Will 2018 be a year of change in Iraq?
In 2018 Iraq will have its first elections after the defeat of ISIL. How will that change the Iraqi political scene?
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The Iraqi prime minister’s Noah moment
The scenarios around the Mosul Dam collapsing are both real and terrifying.
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Iraq’s popular demobilisation
Iraq’s prime minister has broad backing to begin absorbing Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Units into the armed forces.
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The risks of mishandling the Tikrit offensive
Pushing ISIL out of Tikrit may deal a blow to ISIL but mistreating residents would make the military victory tenuous.
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Iraq election: Al-Abadi will have to negotiate his future
The incumbent prime minister did not win the majority he was expecting to in Iraq’s election, trailing behind Muqtada al-Sadr’s Sairoon Alliance and Hadi al-Amiri’s Fatah.
Published On 19 May 2018
From: Inside Story
Has ISIL been defeated in Iraq?
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says the war against armed group is over in the country.
Published On 10 Dec 2017
From: Inside Story
Why does the battle for Mosul matter to Turkey?
Turkey appears determined to join the offensive against ISIL but Iraq says Turkish troops will breach sovereignty.
Published On 18 Oct 2016
Calm returns to Basra after week of violent protests
Security reinforcements sent from Baghdad have stabilised the city after weeks-long protests turned violent last week.
Iraq PM asked to resign amid Basra unrest
The oil-rich southern city remains on edge, with 12 deaths since Tuesday and burning of Iran consulate.
Iraq vows ‘severe’ response after attack on Iran consulate
Haider al-Abadi orders security forces to ‘act decisively’ after protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Basra.
Deadly Basra clashes as government office torched
Six killed and a dozen wounded as demonstrations escalate over abysmal government services in the southern province.
