An independent rights organization says at least 44 kidnappings and 74 attempted killings of activists have taken place this year. Some blame powerful militias, including those backed by Iran, for the crackdown
Kataib Hezbollah spokesman says militia factions will not attack U.S. in Iraq, including the often-targeted U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, if American-led forces withdraw within 'acceptable timeframe'
With Iraq already recording up to 5,000 new COVID-19 infections daily, authorities have tried to enforce health regulations however many pilgrims have stood in large crowds without face masks
Iraqi politician Mithal al-Alusi hasn’t even been dissuaded by an assassination attempt that killed his sons to drop his advocacy for ties with Israel, but Iraq doesn’t look like it will be following the UAE’s lead
Groups say there have been six assassination attempts in August alone. Iran-backed militia groups, suspected of perpetrating the acts, continue to target the seat of government
Neighbors are at loggerheads over Turkey's recent decision to move deeper into Iraq to carry out operations against Kurdish fighters
As temperatures soar to record levels this summer, Iraq's power supply falls short of demand again, providing a spark for renewed anti-government protests
Protesters staged mass demonstrations last year, suffering violent backlash
The mass demonstrations that started in October led to the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who was replaced by Mustafa al-Kadhimi
Since October, over 600 demonstrators have been killed in Iraq during protests due to live fire and tear gas used by security forces
Kadhimi faces a tough balancing act between Tehran and Washington who have come close to open conflict in the region, particularly on Iraqi soil, over the past year
The conflict-riven country has seen its water infrastructure degrade over decades both from neglect and war damage, said Tobias von Lossow, a water security expert
The murder of prominent analyst Hisham al-Hashimi on Monday comes amid escalating tensions between the government and militia groups
Officials said the militia group targeted was accused of firing rockets at bases hosting U.S. troops and other facilities
The attack did not cause casualties or damage and is seen as a response to PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi's pledges to take action against militias who attack the U.S. forces in Iraq
Prime Minister al-Kazemi cannot enact reforms while the elites are nesting on the budget, and is now facing a renewal of popular protests
With his government now complete, al-Kadhimi’s administration must tackle myriad crises facing Iraq, including financial shortfalls spurred by falling oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic
In Iraq's only graveyard specifically for those who died of COVID-19, volunteers work to rest bodies according to both Muslim and Christian burial rites
Marks first attack in area, which houses U.S. Embassy, since new Iraqi prime minister took office
The number of confirmed cases per day has risen since curfew hours were relaxed during the month of Ramadan
