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Iraq's top court suspends new legislation that activists say undermines women's rights
Iraq’s top court has suspended implementation of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, including a measure that activists say undermines women’s rightsABC News - 10h -
Iraq passes laws that critics say will allow child marriage
Proponents of the amendments – described by activists as ‘disastrous’ – say they align with Islamic principles. Iraq’s parliament has passed amendments to the country’s personal status law that ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Iraq is in for a rough 2025
The word for 2025 is “sovereignty.” Despite many challenges like reducing oil dependency, ensuring political stability amid sectarian divides and managing environmental crises, the Sudani ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Federal Court Blocks Transfer of Guantánamo Convict to Prison in Iraq
The Iraqi prisoner had sued the Biden administration, saying he would be at risk for abuse at a prison in his homeland.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Uncovering Iraq’s mass graves: the painstaking search for missing loved ones – photo essay
The country has as many as one million missing persons after decades of conflict. Forensic teams face huge challenges to document remains as families wait in hope of closure. Text by Marta ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Iraq veteran fighting to walk again after New Orleans attack by fellow ex-soldier
Fundraising page launched for Adam Coste, who had spent 12 years in army before working at National WWII Museum. The former US army soldier who carried out the New Orleans truck attack that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7