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France committed to its partnership with Iraq: officials
Security

2019-02-06

France committed to its partnership with Iraq: officials

During a recent visit to Baghdad, the French foreign minister expressed his country's full support for Iraq's unity, security and sovereignty.

Baghdad sees steep decline in kidnappings
Security

2019-02-05

Baghdad sees steep decline in kidnappings

The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq attributes the drop in abductions to an improvement in the performance of security and judicial agencies.

Anbar city of Rawa begins post-ISIS reconstruction
Security

2019-02-01

Anbar city of Rawa begins post-ISIS reconstruction

Reconstruction projects include the repair of damaged roads and schools, as well as the electric and drinking water networks.

Diyala tribes mobilise to rout ISIS remnants
Security

2019-01-28

Diyala tribes mobilise to rout ISIS remnants

After a string of attacks by the group, tribal leaders and dignitaries vow to clamp down on ISIS in the province in collaboration with security forces.

ISIS pockets in Syria defeated within a month: SDF commander
Security

2019-01-25

ISIS pockets in Syria defeated within a month: SDF commander

The top commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces says the operation to oust ISIS from the Euphrates Valley is nearing a conclusion.

SDF fighters seize last ISIS-held village in Syria
Security

2019-01-23

SDF fighters seize last ISIS-held village in Syria

The capture of al-Baghouz leaves the few remaining ISIS fighters holed up in scattered homesteads along the north bank of the Euphrates.

Anbar police arrest 3 terror groups with citizens' help
Security

2019-01-23

Anbar police arrest 3 terror groups with citizens' help

The militants were seeking to establish sleeper cells in the province, but citizens' tip-offs disrupted their plans.

Iraqi Artillery Corps fortifies border with Syria
Security

2019-01-22

Iraqi Artillery Corps fortifies border with Syria

The Artillery Corps is an essential component of the security cordon along the border with Syria that is preventing ISIS infiltration into Iraq.

Iraq, Peshmerga strengthen military co-operation
Security

2019-01-17

Iraq, Peshmerga strengthen military co-operation

Iraqi and Kurdish military officials have been working to strengthen co-ordination in order to fully rid the region of ISIS and restore stability.

Local police to take charge of security in Iraqi provinces
Security

2019-01-16

Local police to take charge of security in Iraqi provinces

The different Operations Commands will hand over security duties to local police forces by July in light of improved security, officials said.