by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | Middle East
Iraq’s Supreme Justice Council ordered the arrest of Kurdistan Regional Government Vice President Kosrat Rasul for allegedly saying Iraqi troops were “occupying forces” in Kirkuk. A Supreme Judicial Council spokesman said the court considered Kosrat Rasul’s...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 21, 2017 | Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Baghdad- Saudi Arabia has called on Kurdistan to refrain from organizing the referendum on independence scheduled on September 25, warning of “risks” that might result from such step. The Kingdom also urged all parties to engage in a serious dialogue to...
by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sep 21, 2017 | Middle East
Iraq has launched an offensive to retake the town of Hawija, one of two remaining bastions of ISIS in the country, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced Thursday. “At the dawn of a new day, we announce the launch of the first stage of the liberation of...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 15, 2017 | Middle East
Baghdad- ISIS militants have killed scores in southern Iraq’s Dhi Qar Governorate that was visited by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi earlier this week. Thursday’s attack has upset the relative calm in southern Iraq and left more than 75 people dead and around 90...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 8, 2017 | Middle East
Baghdad- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi warned Kurds from entering a “dark tunnel” in case they hold the Kurdistan Region’s upcoming referendum on independence, scheduled for Sept. 25. During a press conference held on Thursday, Abadi said: “The foundation of...
