Iraq
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Middle East
Child and woman injured following rocket attack in Iraq
“A child being hurt is a child too many”, said the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Iraq on Friday, following a…
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First Person: Discovering the reality of life in Iraq
UN Public Information Officer Brenden Varma recently returned from a six-month stint in Iraq, where he helped to promote participation in…
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Interview: Time to rethink tourism, an economic lifeline for millions
Hopes that the tourism industry would rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been dented by the…
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Former ISIL prison transformed to bring joy and support to youth
Once used as a prison by the ISIL terror network in Iraq, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency and…
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‘Turning point’ reached for survivors of ISIL crimes in Iraq, Security Council hears
The international community has reached a “turning point” in pursuing justice for atrocities committed by the ISIL terrorist group in…
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Importance of sound, inclusive elections in Iraq ‘cannot be overstated’
Following “hard-earned” parliamentary elections on 10 October, Iraqis of all political stripes must exercise restraint, eschew violence and await the…
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Iraq: UN Mission condemns assassination attempt on Prime Minister ‘in the strongest terms’
The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned “in the strongest terms” the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, following…
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“It will help me to achieve my dream”: Helping Iraqi girls stay in school
When COVID-19 closed schools in Basra, southern Iraq, the academic prospects for many schoolgirls were put at risk. On International…
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Asia Pacific
Iraq: ‘Moral obligation’ to ensure justice for Yazidi and other survivors of ISIL crimes
A new Iraqi law to support Yazidi women survivors of crimes committed by ISIL terrorists, represents “a watershed moment” in addressing the wrongs committed against them and other minority groups, the UN Special…
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Iraqi President warns against complacency in the fight against terrorism
International cooperation and solidarity are the only way to combat terrorism, Iraqi President Barham Salih said in his speech to the UN General…
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