Iraq

Iraqi Security Forces, PMF arrest 25 ISIS elements in Nineveh

On Friday, Iraq’s Security Media Cell reported that dozens of ISIS fighters were arrested in Nineveh Governorate. The Cell said in a statement today that the National Security Agency detachments in Nineveh had launched an operation which resulted in the arrest of 25 terrorists affiliated with ISIS, within the so-called …

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Iraq is preparing for Election day

Iraq’s Election Supreme Security Committee released new directives related to the election day. The Committee spokesperson, Gen. Ghaleb Al-Atiya, told the Iraqi official news agency, “there will be restrictions on movement among the governorates, as well as all airports and border crossings will be closed between the October 9 and …

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Sayyed Sistani statement regarding October elections

The supreme religious authority – Marja’ encouraged “everyone to participate consciously and responsibly in the upcoming elections”. “Although it is not without some shortcomings, but it remains the safest way to cross the country into a future that is hoped to be better than the past, and avoids the risk …

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Al-Araji Participates In The Ceremony Of Consecrating A Bishop For All Of Iraq At The Cathedral Of The Virgin Mary

The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, participated, today, Sunday, in the ceremony of consecrating Father Daniel Al-Khoury to the episcopal rank, at the Virgin Mary Cathedral in the capital, Baghdad. Al-Araji blessed the Christians to consecrate Father Daniel Al-Khoury, to the degree of episcopate over the whole of Iraq, wishing …

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Turkish Camp targeted with Missiles in Nineveh, Iraq

A security source reported that a Turkish army camp was attacked with missile strikes on Friday. The source told Alghadeer that five missiles targeted the Zilkan camp north of Mosul in which the Turkish Army is stationed. The source explained that only three of the missiles exploded without knowing the …

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Sirens sound at US military base in Baghdad

A security source reported that sirens were sounded on Friday at a military base that includes US soldiers inside Baghdad International Airport. “The military base inside Baghdad International Airport, previously known as “Victory” base sounded the sirens as an experimental drill,” the source told Alghadeer News. It’s worth noting that …

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Iraq restore ancient Gilgamesh tablet from US

A 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh was returned to Iraq Thursday after being stolen three decades ago and illegally imported to the United States. Iraqi Cultural Minister Hassan Nazim accepted the tablet during a ceremony in Washington. “To me, it means restituting self-esteem and the confidence in Iraqi …

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Civilian wounded in Turkish shelling on Duhok

An official security source reported that a 45-year-old civilian was wounded by Turkish army artillery shelling on the Kani Masi district, north of Duhok governorate. On Wednesday, Iraqi Kurdistan Coordinator for International Advocacy, Dindar Zebari, announced that more than 800 villages were evacuated due to the ongoing conflict between the …

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