In the letter, Biggs asks Trump to “look abroad and continue to strategically draw down our nation’s military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq.” Biggs cites the lack of progress in counterterrorism, …
Iraq shuts last ‘safe haven’ camps for vulnerable families
Shredded tarp flutters from the metal frames of what were once thousands of tent homes. After five years hosting displaced Iraqis, the vast camp was emptied in under 48 hours.
Iraq’s parliament passes deficit law, despite Kurdish objections
The Iraqi parliament on early Thursday passed a budget deficit law with a majority of its members in the absence of representatives from the Kurdistan Region, who boycotted the session over …
They served alongside U.S. soldiers. Now they fear that Iran’s allies in Iraq will strike back.
Hundreds of Iraqis fear they could be targeted for attack, after their personal information may have been compromised.
Iraq’s parliament passes deficit law without Kurdish consent
The Iraqi parliament on early Thursday passed a budget deficit law with a majority of its members in the absence of representatives from the Kurdistan Region, who boycotted the session over …
To Take on Iraq’s Pro-Iran Militias, al-Kadhimi Must Go Beyond Politics
Kadhimi’s approach neglects the economic basis through which the militias are able to procure weapons, recruit members, and launch attacks independent of their Iranian sponsors.
Iraq: $660m needed for Priority Stabilization Needs
Support to Iraq’s displaced populations through the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and services damaged in the ISIL conflict, livelihoods creation, local capacity development and social coh …
From Iraq to OR: Nurse continues to serve her country
Like a lot of kids, Heather King grew up admiring her grandfather, a veteran. “[He] was a general in the Army National Guard, so I grew up going to his events. He always spoke so highly of it. He made …
GOP lawmaker presses for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, Iraq
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) is calling on the Trump administration to dramatically reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in the coming weeks. In a letter sent to …
‘In our hearts’: radio keeps Syria refugees in Iraq close to home
Speaking into a microphone in her modest studio, Sherin Mohammad goes live with the news. But this is no typical radio station: Gardenya FM is run by, and for, Syrian refugees.