A statement from the army said that it had used excessive force in the Baghdad neighborhood, and that officers and soldiers would be held accountable for “wrong acts.”
Tag: Iraq
Deaths Mount as Protests Catch Iraqi Government Off Guard
Protesters demanded an end to widespread corruption. The Iraqi government’s response was to call in security forces, who killed at least 91 people.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
Iraq Struggles to Contain Wave of Deadly Protests
Dozens of people have died in the unrest, and the prime minister sought to find a message that would curb widespread demonstrations over corruption and unemployment.
‘Just Give Us a Country’: Thousands in Iraq Protest Corruption
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead after people took to the streets to express frustration about poor public services, graft and unemployment.
Two Killed in Anti-Government Protests in Iraq
The protests were the most serious against Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi’s government since it was formed a year ago.
Bus Bomb Kills 12 Iraqis Near Major Pilgrimage Site
The attack, claimed by the Islamic State, signals the group’s continuing threat despite its collapse in late 2017.
The Violence That Followed Iraq’s Post-Invasion Spiral
James Verini is out with “They Will Have to Die Now,” a book about the battle of Mosul and its consequences.
Iraq Faces a New Adversary: Crystal Meth
Growing addiction is the most recent manifestation of how Iraq’s social order has frayed in the years following the 2003 U.S. invasion.
Stampede at Iraqi Shrine Kills at Least 31
Pilgrims observing one of the most sacred events for Shiite Muslims panicked after walkway collapsed in the holy city of Karbala, officials said.