Diyaruna

2021-06-11

United States offers $3 million for information on Iraq attacks

The announcement comes one day after an attack with three explosive-laden drones on Baghdad airport where US troops are deployed. It was the first such attack on targets in the capital.

Iraqi truck drivers incur losses due to militias' extortion

Crime & Justice

2021-05-20

Iraqi truck drivers incur losses due to militias' extortion

Iran-backed militias have set up checkpoints on major roads and refuse to allow the drivers of commercial trucks to pass unless they pay, causing delays and financial losses.

Chemical weapons watchdog votes to suspend Syria's rights

Crime & Justice

2021-04-21

Chemical weapons watchdog votes to suspend Syria's rights

Member states voted to strip Syria of its rights at the OPCW, the first time the global watchdog has used its maximum available punishment.

'Irrefutable' evidence proves Syria used chemical weapons in 2018 attack

Crime & Justice

2021-04-13

'Irrefutable' evidence proves Syria used chemical weapons in 2018 attack

A new investigative report concludes Syrian regime helicopters dropped chlorine cylinders on civilians in Idlib province. Orders for the attack must have come from above, OPCW says.

EU ministers vow Syria 'war criminals' won't go unpunished

Crime & Justice

2021-04-01

EU ministers vow Syria 'war criminals' won't go unpunished

In a joint statement, 18 foreign ministers said their nations are committed to ensuring war criminals and torturers will not go unpunished.

'Cynical' Iran report on downed Ukrainian jet attempts to absolve IRGC

Crime & Justice

2021-03-18

'Cynical' Iran report on downed Ukrainian jet attempts to absolve IRGC

'What we saw published today is just a cynical attempt to hide true causes of the downing of our passenger aircraft,' said the Ukrainian Foreign Minister.

Germany convicts Syrian in landmark torture trial

Crime & Justice

2021-02-24

Germany convicts Syrian in landmark torture trial

Prosecutors say former Syrian intelligence service agent was part of a system where torture was practiced on an 'almost industrial scale'.

New Iraqi front group threatens Gulf States under direction of Tehran

Crime & Justice

2021-02-23

New Iraqi front group threatens Gulf States under direction of Tehran

Another smokescreen group, which claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia and issued threats against the UAE, is allowing the IRGC to threaten its adversaries with plausible deniability.

'Cyber army' paves way for assassinations of Iraqi activists opposed to Iran

Crime & Justice

2021-02-19

'Cyber army' paves way for assassinations of Iraqi activists opposed to Iran

When militias decide to eliminate an opponent, cyber units launch a disinformation campaign against that individual, putting up defamatory posts that may include accusations of treason.

Massive captagon seizure represents latest anti-drug success for Lebanon

Crime & Justice

2021-02-10

Massive captagon seizure represents latest anti-drug success for Lebanon

Despite the political turmoil and stalemate, the Lebanese armed forces' efforts to tackle drug trafficking carried out by groups like Hizbullah have reduced crime and improved security.