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In besieged Eastern Ghouta, residents face dwindling supplies
Human Rights

2017-10-13

In besieged Eastern Ghouta, residents face dwindling supplies

Though a ceasefire agreement was reached in July, the regime is not allowing the entry of critical food and medical supply convoys.

Al-Rastan in Syria's Homs runs out of flour
Human Rights

2017-10-05

Al-Rastan in Syria's Homs runs out of flour

The city has launched an appeal for aid after a suffocating siege by regime forces has depleted its supply of flour.

Iraq houses families of ISIS fighters in Mosul camp
Human Rights

2017-09-28

Iraq houses families of ISIS fighters in Mosul camp

The women and children are treated humanely and in accordance with international humanitarian law standards, Iraqi officials tell Diyaruna.

Iraq extends hand to victims of human trafficking
Human Rights

2017-09-27

Iraq extends hand to victims of human trafficking

A joint committee has been tasked with providing care and assistance to the victims of human trafficking, including Yazidi victims of ISIS.

Al-Tabqa Civil Council assists those in need
Human Rights

2017-09-25

Al-Tabqa Civil Council assists those in need

A sense of social solidarity prevails as the council works to provide aid and basic needs to city residents and the displaced population.

Executed Badush prisoners found in mass graves
Human Rights

2017-09-11

Executed Badush prisoners found in mass graves

Around 500 bodies of Badush inmates who had been executed and set on fire by ISIS have been discovered in two mass graves near Mosul.

Iraq to set up displacement camp in Haditha
Human Rights

2017-09-07

Iraq to set up displacement camp in Haditha

As Iraqi forces prepare to liberate western Anbar cities from ISIS, the government has set up a camp in Haditha to receive fleeing civilians.

Iraq left to care for ISIS fighters' children
Human Rights

2017-09-06

Iraq left to care for ISIS fighters' children

The burden of identifying, accommodating or repatriating the abandoned or orphaned children of ISIS foreign fighters has fallen on Iraq.

Al-Raqa Civil Council plays key role in supporting those in need
Human Rights

2017-08-28

Al-Raqa Civil Council plays key role in supporting those in need

The Arab-Kurd council administers areas of al-Raqa liberated from ISIS and plays a key role in supporting residents and displaced persons.

Iraq to create programmes to care for Yazidi children recovered from ISIS
Human Rights

2017-08-10

Iraq to create programmes to care for Yazidi children recovered from ISIS

The government has been working to provide a safe and supportive environment for all children recovered from ISIS in Mosul.