Iraq Conflict
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Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq highlights the country’s recent history of atrocities against Christians
Since 2003, Iraq has been in a state of insecurity that allows terrorist groups to express their hatred towards religious and ethnic ‘others’.
Lily Hamourtziadou, The Conversation
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Iraq prime minister calls for calm as toll in three-day unrest climbs to 33
The demonstrations started on Monday as people took to the streets in protest against rising unemployment and corruption, and demanded better services.
Scroll Staff
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Iraqi forces launch offensive against Islamic State in desert region bordering Syria
The operation is meant to ‘prevent remaining Daesh groups from melting into the desert region and using it as a base for future attacks’.
Scroll Staff
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Iraq: 32 killed in suicide bombing in a town near Baghdad
Officials said a truck with explosives went off near a crowded marketplace in Tuz Khurmatu, a town claimed by both the Iraqi government and the Kurds.
Scroll Staff
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Iraqi military says it has recaptured Hawija town from the Islamic State
With the capture of Hawija, the only area now under the militant group’s control in Iraq is a stretch alongside the western border with Syria.
Scroll Staff
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After Mosul, Iraqi military says it has freed most of Tal Afar from Islamic State
Following a week-long offensive, the military raised Iraq’s national flag at the center of the town.
Scroll Staff
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‘Their fictitious state has fallen’: Iraqi military captures Mosul mosque from Islamic State
Special forces had entered the mosque compound and taken control of the surrounding streets on Thursday, the Iraqi Lieutenant General said.
Scroll Staff
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Islamic State blows up historic Mosul mosque where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared himself ‘caliph’
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi believes the act ‘amounts to an official acknowledgement of defeat’.
Scroll Staff
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ISIL expands in Iraq, issues direct threat to India
The safety of 46 Indian nurses in Tikrit and 39 Indian construction workers abducted from the town of Mosul remain the focal points for New Delhi.
Kabir Taneja
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