Baghdad, Iraq – Workers in Iraq have faced severe injuries and arrests as protests escalate against the security forces’ use of rubber bullets and electric batons. IndustriALL affiliates, including the General Federation of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Unions in Iraq, are condemning the aggressive actions taken by security forces on the protesters, demanding immediate release … Read more
Khan Beni Saad, located approximately 50 kilometers north of Baghdad, was the site of a tragic incident where an explosive device killed one Iraqi Sunni fighter and left six others injured at a checkpoint. The Iraqi Security Media Cell reported that two explosive devices were detonated at the checkpoint on Saturday evening. Initially, the organization … Read more
Khan Beni Saad, located 50 kilometers north of Baghdad in Iraq, was the site of a tragic incident on Saturday evening. An explosive device went off at a checkpoint, resulting in the death of one Iraqi Sunni fighter and causing injuries to at least six others, according to security officials. The Iraqi Security Media Cell, … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – An Iraqi soldier lost his life, and two others sustained injuries when an explosive device went off on their vehicle in a region situated between the Diyala and Salahuddin governorates in eastern Iraq, according to two sources within the security forces on Wednesday. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – A recent terrorist attack on an Iraqi army checkpoint has left a tragic toll on the soldiers stationed between Diyala and Saladin Governorates. According to a security source, the assault resulted in more casualties, with one of the eight wounded individuals succumbing to their injuries. The death toll now stands at six, … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – In response to a deadly ISIS attack on an Iraqi army site that resulted in the loss of five soldiers, the Iraqi security forces initiated a large-scale operation in the Al-Aith area of Saladin. The operation, carried out across three axes, aimed to track down and apprehend the militants responsible for the … Read more
Baghdad, Iraq – A military base housing pro-Iranian forces in Iraq was struck by a bombing, according to Iraqi officials. The incident occurred amidst escalating tensions in the region, with no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. This latest development raises concerns about the stability and security of the area, as military bases continue … Read more
SULAIMANIYAH, IRAQ – A report by the Kurdistan Free Women’s Movement (RJAK) revealed that at least 64 women were murdered in Iraqi Kurdistan during the first nine months of 2023. This marks a significant increase from the 75 recorded femicides in the previous year. The report also highlighted a 33% rise in violence against women … Read more