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Imprisonment for husbands who marry second wife without the consent of the first one
The Personal Status Law in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which prevents husbands from marrying a second wife without her consent sparked anger among men in Kurdistan.
They called on the Men's Union in the region to amend the law, which…
Sulaimaniyah organizes traditional Dabkeh and other events to attract tourists in Kurdistan
Sulaimaniyah is organizing events and activities showcasing the city’s culture and history to attract tourists from Iraq and other countries.
The Kurdish Folklore Band organized lively performances of traditional dabkeh (folk dance),…
Iraq falls dramatically in press freedom index
Iraq’s press freedom ranking fell dramatically to 172 out of 180 countries this year, according to the 2022 World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) published by global media watchdog Reporters without Borders (RFS), in a steady decrease since…
Iraqis demand amendment of family protection law to prevent violence
Iraqi constitution prohibits all acts of violence and domestic abuse, criminal law criminalizes physical assault. However, the family protection law does not explicitly state domestic violence, article 41-1 gives the husband legal right to…
Asian Archery Championship kicks off in Sulaimaniyah
Asian Archery Championship kicked off in Sulaimaniyah with the participation of 17 Asian teams. This is the first international championship hosted by Iraq after years of absence due to security issues.
This event is a positive step for…
No to killing women; art exhibition in Sulaimaniyah on violence against women
Fifteen medical students from the University of Sulaimaniyah organized an art exhibition titled ‘No to killing women’. The exhibition displayed over 40 paintings that portray the reality of women in local community who are suffering from…
Dust storms hit the governorates of Iraq
The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and several governorates were hit by a severe dust storm; where thick layers of dust covered the houses, and the visibility in some areas was below 50 meters, especially on the external routes linking the…
Initiatives to resolve the political crisis in Iraq
Many initiatives have been launched to resolve the political crisis that has afflicted the country since the announcement of the results of the early elections, held last October.
Iraqis are concerned about the continuation of the…
Tight security measures during the Eid prayer
Thousands of Iraqis performed the Eid prayers today, Monday in the capital, Baghdad, and different governorates in the country, amid strict security measures, to ensure the safety of the worshipers. Eid sermons focused on deepening the…
Iraq and India have solid oil relations that span decades
Iraq is one of India’s main oil suppliers getting more than third of the crude oil imports. India relies on oil imports from the Middle East, especially Iraq that covers 23% of its needs. Oil Marketing Company Oil (SOMO) sells Iraq’s oil by…