Iraq's judiciary acquits powerful former speaker of forgery
Baghdad (AFP) April 27, 2025
Iraq's judiciary has acquitted the influential former parliament speaker, Mohammed al-Halbussi, after dismissing him in 2023 over accusations of forging a document, his office announced Sunday. ... more
French FM says Iraq should not be dragged into regional conflicts
Baghdad (AFP) April 23, 2025
France's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday that Iraq should not be pulled into conflicts in a turbulent Middle East during his first visit to the country, which has suffered from decades of instability. ... more
UN voices alarm over death of Iraqi in custody
Baghdad (AFP) April 8, 2025
The United Nations mission to Iraq called for an independent investigation Tuesday after a detainee died under "unclear circumstances" in a Baghdad detention centre. ... more