Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances
Relatives of thousands of people who were killed or disappeared under the dictator believed they would soon find out the fate of love ones.
Mon Mar 13 2023
US-backed Syrian Kurdish forces move to halt 'brutal torture' at IS camp
Al-Hol houses around 55,000 people, including Syrians, Iraqis and other nationals who fled IS-held areas.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Iraqis dig up COVID-19 dead to rebury in family graves
After restrictions were eased for the burying of those who died of the novel coronavirus, Iraqis are exhuming the victims to rebury them in their rightful place in family cemeteries.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Iraq parliament panel asks government to 'reciprocate' to US travel curbs
The committee made its call after a meeting in Baghdad.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Nine Iraqis held over gang rape of tourist in Vienna
An Austrian court remanded nine Iraqi migrants in custody on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of a German tourist on New Year's Eve in Vienna.
Tue Aug 16 2016
Ramadan in Iraq: the sweets that breaks the fast
Tuesday marked the first day of Ramadan for many here, and Iraqis scrambled to purchase their favorite treats as the daylong fast came to an end.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Germany is trying to teach refugees the right way to have sex
Apart from language classes, Germany is also trying to teach the mostly-Muslim migrants about the joy of sex.
Sat May 14 2016
Facebook is the new travel guide for Iraqis headed to Europe
Inspired by images of Syrians arriving to Germany, Iraqis have used Facebook to crowdsource their own voyages to the continent sharing tips, maps and contact.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Iraq chased Islamic State out of Tikrit. Getting residents back is still a battle
Returning the Iraqis to their homes as territory is won back from Islamic State militants is a huge challenge for the Iraqi government.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Iraqis unearth mass graves in city where Islamic State ruled
Iraqi authorities say that the palace complex could contain the remains of hundreds of young soldiers slain by Islamic State militants last June.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Thousands of Iraqis flee as Islamic State makes gains in Sunni heartland
Thousands of families fleeing Iraq's western city of Ramadi choked checkpoints leading to Baghdad on Friday, after an Islamic State advance spread panic and left security forces clinging to control.
Sat Apr 18 2015
IS executes four Iraqis from Tikrit: video
The Islamic State jihadist group released a video on Monday in which four Sunni tribesmen from the Tikrit region are executed for allegedly collaborating with the government.
Mon Mar 02 2015
700,000 Iraqis displaced in Kurdish north: UN
About 700,000 Iraqis have gathered in the Kurdish north after being driven from their homes by jihadist fighters, the United Nations said Friday.
Fri Aug 22 2014
What's in a name? For Saddam Husseins, only trouble
Many Saddams have reported death threats, difficulty gaining access to government services and jobs, and other struggles over and above those faced by ordinary Iraqis.
Wed Dec 11 2013
More than 60 dead as Iraqis mark end to lethal Ramadan
The latest violence comes just weeks after brazen assaults, claimed by an Al-Qaeda front group.
Sun Aug 11 2013