16 killed, 47 wounded in gunmen attack on demonstrators in central Baghdad
Dec 07, 2019, at 07:05 am
Baghdad/Xinhua/UNI: Up to 16 protesters were killed and some 47 others wounded in an attack by unknown gunmen on demonstrators in Iraq's capital Baghdad, a security official said.
Over 150 people injured in Monday protests in Baghdad – Human Rights Watchdog
Nov 05, 2019, at 09:39 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: More than 150 people were injured and three more killed on Monday during the protests in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, the Iraqi Independent High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR) said.
Two rockets hit US military stronghold in Baghdad - Reports
Oct 29, 2019, at 10:18 am
Damascus/Sputnik/UNI: Two rockets fell on the Taji Camp north of Baghdad where US military personnel is stationed, the Sky News Arabia reported on Monday, citing Iraqi security sources.
UN expresses concern following wave of street protests in Iraq and elsewhere
Oct 05, 2019, at 08:51 am
New York: The United Nations is urging authorities in Iraq to allow citizens to exercise their right to freedom of expression after the security forces opened fire on mass anti-government protests which began earlier this week.
Civilian killed, 25 wounded in twin blasts in Iraq's capital: source
Jul 16, 2019, at 10:26 am
Baghdad, Jul 16 (Xinhua/UNI) A civilian was killed and 25 others wounded on Monday in two explosions at a Shiite mosque in the southwest of Iraq's capital Baghdad, an interior ministry source said.
Iraq : Six IS would-be suicide bombers killed
May 21, 2019, at 09:45 am
Baghdad, May 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Iraqi security forces on Monday killed six would-be suicide bombers affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group in an operation in Iraq's western province of Anbar, the Iraqi military said.
Rocket explosion rocks Green Zone in central Baghdad
May 20, 2019, at 09:43 am
Baghdad, May 20 (Xinhua/UNI) An explosion was heard in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad in Iraq on Sunday evening, while sirens could be heard following the blast, a security source said.
Kuwait condemns suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad
May 10, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Kuwait City, May 10 (Xinhua/UNI) Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condemned a suicide bomb attack in Iraq, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said on Friday.
Pompeo says visited Baghdad to reassure Iraq over Iran's alleged escalating activity
May 08, 2019, at 09:28 am
Washington, May 8 (Sputnik/UNI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters he paid a surprise quick visit to Iraq to pledge US support to the Baghdad government amid reports of troubling indications from Iran.
Iraqi model, social media sensation Tara Fares shot dead in Baghdad
Sep 28, 2018, at 07:13 pm
Baghdad, Sept 28 (IBNS): A popular Iraqi model, who had also gained popularity on social media platforms, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Baghdad city of Iraq, media reports said on Friday.
Aug 18, 2018, at 08:12 am
New York, Aug 18 (IBNS): Remembering 22 colleagues killed by the “horrific terrorist attack” on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad 15 years ago, Secretary-General António Guterres has called on all staff to pay tribute to the fallen by “continuing their mission,” and keep going to “dangerous places with the aim of making them safer”.
UN should never be a target, Baghdad bombing survivors stress, 15 years after deadly attack
Aug 11, 2018, at 08:20 am
New York, Aug 11 (IBNS): On 19 August 2003, a suicide bomber drove a truck full of explosives to the United Nations headquarters in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Iraq, and blew it up, killing 22 people – among them Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the head of the UN mission in Iraq.
Iraq elections: Is Prime Minister Abadi set to lose?
May 14, 2018, at 05:08 pm
Baghdad May 14 (IBNS): With the lion share of the votes counted, Iraq's Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is set to lose the polls.
UN condemns twin suicide attacks in Baghdad
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:52 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has underscored the Organization’s support for the country in its fight against terrorism.
7.3M earthquake strikes Iraq-Iran border, kills at least 130 people
Nov 13, 2017, at 02:48 pm
Baghdad/Tehran, Nov 13 (IBNS): At least 130 people have died after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the border region between Iraq and Iran, reports said.
Twin explosions in Baghdad kills 25
Aug 28, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Baghdad, Aug 28 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraqi city of Baghdad on Monday which left at least 25 people killed, media reports said.
Two blasts rock Baghdad, several killed
May 30, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Baghdad, May 30 (IBNS): Two blasts rocked Iraq's city Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 60 people, media reports said.
Baghdad suicide attack kills 20, IS claims responsibility
Jul 25, 2016, at 12:24 am
Baghdad, July 24 (IBNS): At least 20 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a security checkpoint in Iraq's capital Baghdad city on Sunday, media reports said.
Jul 06, 2016, at 04:36 am
New York, July 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday deplored the terrorist bombing in Baghdad on Sunday that reportedly killed more than 150 people, calling on Iraqi authorities to do more to protect civilians as well as halt uncontrolled militias from continuing to take revenge on civilians fleeing towns recaptured from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh).
Baghdad attack toll reaches 165
Jul 05, 2016, at 03:11 am
Baghdad, July 4 (IBNS): The death toll in Sunday's blast in Iraq's capital Baghdad has touched 165 on Monday as the country is observing three-day mourning following the tragedy which hit the nation.
Baghdad attacks kills more than 130 people
Jul 04, 2016, at 02:24 am
Baghdad, July 3 (IBNS): More than 130 people were killed as in a car bombing in a crowded area in Iraq capital Baghdad on Sunday, media reports said.
Baghdad bombing: Over 60 killed
May 11, 2016, at 09:52 pm
Baghdad, May 11 (IBNS): More than 60 people have been killed in a car bomb which hit a market place at Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, media reports said.
Baghdad suicide bombing an act of ‘unparalleled criminality’– UN envoy
Apr 23, 2016, at 01:40 pm
New York, Apr 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The most senior UN official in Iraq has strongly condemned a terrorist suicide bombing that targeted worshippers at a mosque in Radwaniya in southern Baghdad on Friday, killing and injuring many innocent civilians.
Baghdad had highest level of civilian casualties in August: UN Iraq mission
Sep 03, 2015, at 02:42 pm
New York, Sep 3 (IBNS): Terrorism, violence and armed conflict in Iraq killed more than 1,300 people and injured over 1,800 others last month, reflecting a “steadily increasing number of casualties,†according to casualty figures released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMI).