Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iraq govt formation involves complex talks

Iraq govt formation

BAGHDAD – Three tense months after legislative elections, Iraq’s parliament has finally held its inaugural session but opening debates swiftly descended into furious arguments between Shiite factions. In multi-confessional and multi-ethnic Iraq, the formation of governments has involved complex negotiations ever since the 2003 US-led invasion toppled dictator Saddam Hussein. Parliament only met for the … Read more

Ongoing Baghdad protests leave two dead, dozens injured

Baghdad protests kills two more

Two more people were killed and dozens are injured during anti-government protests in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad here on Thursday. Clashes between protesters and security forces in central Baghdad killed two people and wounded 42, sources said. According to the security source, the riot police used tear gas in their attempt to disperse the protesters. The … Read more