Iraq
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Middle East
Iraq: UN representative calls for ‘stronger protection measures’ after fatal fire in COVID hospital
The UN Special Representative in Iraq expressed “shock and pain” on Sunday over a deadly accident that befell a COVID-19…
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Middle East
New Iraqi law ‘major step’ in assisting ISIL’s female victims but more must be done
A new law in Iraq provides a measure of comfort for women and girls who have survived atrocities of ISIL…
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Middle East
Iraq: UNESCO architectural design winners to rebuild iconic Al-Nouri Mosque complex
Eight Egyptian architects have been awarded the job of restoring the historic Al-Nouri Mosque complex in Mosul, Iraq, the UN…
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Middle East
In Iraq, Pope spreads message of peace, religious tolerance and humanity’s resilience
Pope Francis’ historic visit to northern Iraq to hold prayers at& an ancient church destroyed by ISIL “sends a clear…
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Middle East
Pope’s visit to Iraq, ‘a symbol of hope’: UN agency
The visit by Pope Francis to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul will be a symbol of hope and an…
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Migrants and Refugees
Transparency must rule Iraqi elections, ‘loyalties cannot be for sale’, Security Council hears
A deadly rocket attack on Monday night in Erbil drew condemnation from the UN envoy in Iraq, who told the…
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Middle East
Transparency must rule Iraqi elections, ‘loyalties cannot be for sale’, Security Council hears
A deadly rocket attack on Monday night in Erbil drew condemnation from the UN envoy in Iraq, who told the…
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Middle East
Iraq: UN chief condemns ‘horrific’ double suicide bombing at Baghdad market
Perpetrators behind twin deadly suicide bombings at a busy market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Thursday must be prosecuted,…
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Law and Crime Prevention
US pardons Blackwater guards: An ‘affront to justice’ – UN experts
Five independent UN experts condemned United States President Donald Trump’s pardoning of private security contractors, convicted in 2015 for war…
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Law and Crime Prevention
Iraq: Trump pardons for Baghdad Blackwater guards ‘contributes to impunity’ says UN rights office
The UN human rights office OHCHR, has voiced deep concern over the decision by United States President Donald Trump to grant pardons…
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