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IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 01/10/2015

1/10/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Iraqi refugees looking for asylum in Finland face an anxious wait, as Finnish government says it will look to tighten its immigration policy.
Days after intelligence deal is agreed between Iraq, Syria, Russia and Iran, AMSI release statement suggesting deal will open the floodgate to foreign interference in Iraq.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 29/09/2015

29/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Up to 24 people feared dead after a suicide bombing, which destroyed huge areas of Baghdad. Many now question governments ability to protect citizens and effectiveness of security measures.
50,000 civilians have fled Iraq in last month, with many thought to be previous militia members. The state fears mass exodus will leave Iraq vulnerable to attacks from IS.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 28/09/2015

28/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Days after Eid al Adha, 16 Turkish workers held hostage for a month are released by Iraqi militia, "Death Squad", who had kidnapped them in response to increasing numbers of Turkish fighters in Iraq.
Intelligence sharing deal struck between Iraq, Syria, Russia and Iran, announced yesterday. The deal was signed to 'facilitate the destruction of IS.'

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 23/09/2015

23/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

KRG and Iraqi central government lock horns over Kurdish oil sales. Despite Baghdad not being able to pay KRG for its oil, it argues that Kurdistan should not be selling oil without approval.
The battle for Tikrit, hailed by PMF as a victory has been labelled 'disastrous' by Human Rights Watch (HRW). A 60 page report by HRW details a number of rights abuses committed by militias.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 22/09/2015

22/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

A number of rockets were fired from Baghdad at an unknown target, with few details provided by security forces as to the motive or target .
Amin, Baghdad targeted by IS suicide bombs, with at least 17 reported dead. IS claimed the attacks were targeting members of militias based in the area.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 21/09/2015

21/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Over 150 cases of Cholera reported across Iraq in last week, with 12 killed by the outbreak. The epidemic has been blamed on unclean water and lack of sanitation.
Clashes in Babil are the latest in a number of protests across Iraq. The deployment of riot police led to fierce fighting and many cases of police brutality despite largely peaceful demonstrations.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 16/09/2015

16/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Russian cargo planes spotted crossing over Iraq, from Iran to Syria, in violation of the 2005 constitution.
Iraqi MP lead renewed calls for titles to be scrapped from ID cards to end sectarian violence that has previously marred Iraq.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 15/09/2015

15/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Iraqi government set to launch bond worth $6bn, with backing from CitiGroup, DeutscheBank and JP Morgan, in an effort to reduce the budget deficit.
An exodus of Iraqis, especially those previously members of militias, has been going viral across social media platforms. Currently, 11-12,000 passports are being issued daily in Iraq.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 14/09/2015

14/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

17 Turkish workers kidnapped by Iraqi militia have been filmed pleading for help from the Turkish government. The "Death Squad" militia also released a set of demands to the Turkish government.
Public fury has been expressed creatively across southern Iraq in a display of defiance against reforms announced by PM Abadi. Protesters threw tobjects at a senior Shia clerics cutout.

IRAQ NEWS BULLETIN 08/09/2015

8/9/2015

The latest news round-up of developments inside Iraq:

Iraq’s defence minister Khaled al Obeidi survives an assassination after his convoy came under sniper fire on the fringes of Beiji
Cases of child abduction by unknown assailants on the rise in Iraq’s poorest districts
Government official appeal to Iraq’s youth not to exchange their rifles for one-way tickets to Europe

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