Obama authorizes air strikes in Iraq to 'recapture' dam
Aug 18, 2014, at 06:51 pm
Washinton, Aug 18 (IBNS) US President Barack Obama has said US air strikes in support of Iraqi forces' efforts are being done in an attempt to retake the Mosul Dam.
Iraq: US air strikes kill 15 militants
Aug 17, 2014, at 05:38 am
Baghdad, Aug 16 (IBNS) At least 15 Sunni militants were killed as US aircraft launched air strikes in north Iraq on Saturday, media reports said.
Iraq: UN expresses 'extreme concern' as Sinjar violence reportedly claims lives of 40 children
Aug 06, 2014, at 06:29 pm
Newe York, Aug 6 (IBNS) The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) expressed "extreme concern" on Tuesday over reports that some 40 children from northern Iraq’s Yazidi minority group died as a result of the violence being carried out in the Sinjar region by militants belonging to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and other armed groups.
UN condemns mass executions in Iraq
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:41 pm
New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Monday condemned the reported "cold-blooded" mass execution in Iraq in recent days, while Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged that the perpetrators of those crimes be brought to justice while also calling on Iraqi leaders to prevent sectarian reprisals.
Iraq: UNSC supports humanitarian action for restive Anbar
Jun 07, 2014, at 06:39 pm
New York, Jun 7 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has stressed its support for the engagement of all political groups in Iraq, where nearly 800 people fell victim to violence last month, on concerted efforts to ensure security for its entire population, particularly in Anbar province, which has been embattled for months.
UN lauds incredible resilience of Iraqi voters
May 02, 2014, at 05:41 pm
New York, May 2 (IBNS): United Nations officials on Thursday congratulated the people and Government of Iraq for turning out in significant numbers in Wednesday's elections, and commended the electoral authorities and security personnel for their efforts.
Upcoming national elections important for Iraq: Ban
Apr 30, 2014, at 06:23 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has highlighted the importance of Wednesday's national elections for peace and stability in Iraq and called for creating the necessary conditions to enable all citizens to participate in the polls.
Iraq: UN denounces attack on university in Baghdad
Apr 22, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New York, Apr 22 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has denounced the "vicious and cowardly" suicide attack that took place on Sunday against the Imam Kadhim University in the capital, Baghdad.