A power struggle in Iraq between the Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and rivals aligned with Iran is testing Tehran’s ability to stave off a conflict that could damage its interests and further …
Explainer-What’s driving the power struggle in Iraq?
A power struggle in Iraq between the influential Shi’ite cleric Moqtada Sadr and Iran-backed Shi’ite rivals has escalated with his supporters breaking into parliament and beginning an open-ended …
What are the ramifications of Iraq’s protest unrest? – analysis
The problem with Iraq is not just sectarianism; it is also a purposeful attempt by the parties to keep the central government weak.
What’s driving the power struggle in Iraq?
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR IRAQ? Iraq has now gone more than nine months without a new government – a record in the post-Saddam era. The standoff adds to political dysfunction in a country suffering dire …
What’s driving the power struggle in Iraq?
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR IRAQ? Iraq has now gone more than nine months without a new government – a record in the post-Saddam era. The standoff adds to political dysfunction in a country suffering dire …
Sadr Opts for ‘Coup’ in Iraq
Sadr, is seeking to seize control of the transitional period in Iraq to end the “current political equation”, but he may also be speeding up the eruption of a confrontation on the ground with the riva …
UN mission, Arab League call for end to escalation amid protests in Iraq
The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Arab League have called for an end to the escalation in the country during protests against the nomination of Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani for PM post …
Iraq: Thousands of protesters storm parliament building in Baghdad for second time in a week
Thousands of protesters in Iraq stormed parliament on Saturday for the second time this week.The followers of influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stormed into parliament to protest government …
Iraq signs MoU with UNDP on Digital Transformation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting the government of Iraq to strengthen its digital services and build its e-governance capabilities under a new Memorandum of Understanding …
Iraq paralysed by government stand-off as Moqtada al-Sadr unleashes protest
Hours after hundreds of his supporters stormed the Iraqi parliament, Moqtada al-Sadr brought an end to a protest that was a thinly veiled warning to his political rivals. “Your message is received,” …