Reports
Marginalization policies and lack of justice… The Yezidis of Sheikhan
After spending nearly four decades in Sheikhan, Hadi Dubbani (57 years old) left the country with his family, leaving the Yezidi town located north of Mosul to settle in Germany, as did dozens of his relatives. He says in a choked voice: "ISIS destroyed everything for us, it turned our lives upside down. I even left the land I never imagined I would leave. Many things pushed us to this decision: security, fear for the future, discrimination, and the absence of justice." Dubbani, who held the position of director of the Yezidi Endowment in Duhok Governorate in the Kurdistan Region…
Ten years after the ISIS attack… Why do the Yazidis
Ten years have passed since the genocide of the Yazidis by ISIS, hundreds of conferences have been held and thousands of articles have been written, but societal ignorance of the Yazidi religion and misinformation about its adherents are still widespread, which provokes hostile attitudes towards them and rejection of their rituals, which in turn creates hate speech that represents a source of danger to peaceful coexistence in Iraq. The accusation of “devil worship” and the claim of following the Umayyad Caliph Yazid bin Muawiyah is part of the false information that is spreading about the Yazidi religion in Iraqi society.…
Power struggle in Thi Qar met with reform protests
Protests erupt in Thi Qar over unemployment, corruption, and poor services.
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Shafqat Al-Amel: Basra’s biggest squatter crisis
Largest informal settlement: Shafqat Al-Amel and 100,000 land encroachments in Basra
Displaced people from Salah al-Din are banned from returning
After ten years, Maytham (50 years old), a government employee, still lives far from his home in the Yathrib area in the Balad district (85 km north of Baghdad) after being displaced following the ISIS takeover of the area in June 2014. The ISIS left nine years ago, but the…
confining weapons to the state… new era in Iraq or
Weapons spread in Iraq after the American invasion of the country and the collapse of the previous regime in April 2003, and when citizens, and later, party forces, seized the weapons stores, which began to enter every home, especially in areas with a tribal nature, Whose sons carried weapons, as…
Why Iraqi Arabs flock to Kurdistan: Security, freedom, and services
The influx of Arabs to the Kurdistan Region reflects a broader trend of seeking security, public services, and economic opportunities.
Extravagance or waste; Unraveling the culture of food waste in
Iraq addresses its food waste dilemma with cultural sensitivity, legislative measures, and community-driven recycling, aiming to reduce its annual five million ton waste.
Iraqis turn to real estate amid banking trust issues
Iraqi investors flock to real estate amid banking sector distrust, prioritizing land and property for financial security amidst militia influence.
Iraq’s AIDS infections surpass 2000; actual numbers likely higher
Iraq faces challenges with HIV/AIDS, including transmission, secrecy, treatment struggles, and stigma. There’s a need for increased awareness and screenings. Nabras Aziz’s story highlights the impact on families and stresses early detection and prevention.
Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh
The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation.
