Iraqi PM launches 14 projects in Sinjar to encourage IDP return

The projects are set to come at a cost of 18 billion dinars (roughly 12 million dollars), and are set to include “the construction, rehabilitation and development of major roads connecting areas and villages at different lengths.”

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Iraq to open mass graves in Nineveh to identify victims of ISIS

The governor of Nineveh announced plans to open mass graves in Mosul, Tal Afar, and Sinjar, including the Khasfa site, one of the largest in the country.

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Iraqi paramilitary declares state of alert in Nineveh

An Iraqi paramilitary commander declared a state of alert in Nineveh in light of reported SDF release of prisoners, however security forces deny the presence of imminent danger.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s widow sentenced to death

Asma Mohammed, widow of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sentenced to death for holding Yazidi women captive and collaborating with ISIS.

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Kurdistan: A sanctuary for displaced persons

Kurdistan became a crucial refuge for millions fleeing ISIS violence in Iraq, offering safety, stability, and a welcoming environment despite significant challenges.

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Iraqi PM keen to pay IDP families 4 million dinars: minister

Iraq continues to pay four million dinars to returning IDP families upon orders from Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

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Family of Yazidi survivor claim sister still in Syria

A Yazidi survivor's sister faces uncertain return to Iraq after escaping ISIS captivity and being held by Kurdish-led forces for investigation.

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Iraq seizes 2.5 Million Captagon pills in multi-province operation

Iraq seizes 2.5 million Captagon pills in a multi-province operation targeting drug trafficking networks, reflecting the country's ongoing struggle with a worsening drug problem.

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Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh

The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation.

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