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Banking services restored in Anbar's Anah district
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2020-04-01

Banking services restored in Anbar's Anah district

The local Al-Rafidain Bank branch has reopened at a new location, two years after its old building was damaged in the fight to oust ISIS.

French task force builds up Iraqi soldiers' skills
Security

2020-04-01

French task force builds up Iraqi soldiers' skills

French forces have focused on training Iraqi troops since playing an instrumental role in ousting ISIS from its last Syrian stronghold.

Anbar Olympic Stadium reconstruction begins
Security

2020-03-31

Anbar Olympic Stadium reconstruction begins

ISIS blew up the 30,000-seat stadium in Ramadi in 2015, reducing it to a pile of rubble and prohibiting youth from watching sports.

US deploys Patriot air defence system to Iraq
Security

2020-03-31

US deploys Patriot air defence system to Iraq

The Patriot systems are made of high performance radars and interceptor missiles that can destroy incoming ballistic missiles in flight.

Calm restored at Kurd-run Syria jail after ISIS riot
Security

2020-03-30

Calm restored at Kurd-run Syria jail after ISIS riot

Four detainees believed to have broken out of Ghouairan prison in the town of al-Hasakeh had been tracked down within the jail with help from coalition aircraft.

Iran-backed militias attempt to recruit Iraqi youth
Security

2020-03-27

Iran-backed militias attempt to recruit Iraqi youth

Despite the militias' best efforts, including promises of money and 'immunity', Iraqi youth are resistant to joining factions that serve Iran.

Iraqi forces pound ISIS hideouts in Diyala province
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2020-03-26

Iraqi forces pound ISIS hideouts in Diyala province

Ongoing security operations have rendered ISIS remnants 'weaker than ever', a military spokesman told Diyaruna.

Russia, Iran hijacked Syria's revolution, activists say
Security

2020-03-26

Russia, Iran hijacked Syria's revolution, activists say

As the conflict enters its tenth year, activists say they blame outside intervention from regime allies for extending the war.

Rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base
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2020-03-26

Rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base

This month's attacks have been claimed by a previously unknown group identifying itself as Usbat al-Thaereen, but the coalition expects the group is an amalgamation of more well-known militias.

Iraqis support closing border with Iran to stem coronavirus spread
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2020-03-25

Iraqis support closing border with Iran to stem coronavirus spread

Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, Iran-aligned Iraqi militias are attempting to keep the borders open using pressure tactics to serve Iran's economic interests.