'Saddam's personal butcher': Alleged Nugra Salman torturer arrested

Ajaj Ahmed Hardan is alleged to have committed “a series of crimes against humanity against hundreds of Iraqi citizens, particularly those of Kurdish descent," including “torture, murder, and rape” during the reign of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, according to the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS).

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Iraq's Anbar police clamp down on sorcerers, arrest 8

Anbar police seized plenty of tools used in the practice, including tasbih or prayer tasbih, inscriptions, and other items used for witchcraft.  

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Runaki Project provides 24/7 electricity for over 2.7 million people

Roughly 40 percent of the Kurdistan Region's population can avail of round-the-clock electricity as a result of the landmark energy initiative.

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US reiterates opposition to 'deeply unhelpful' PMF bill

“We remain deeply concerned about the role of Iran-aligned militia groups operating under the Popular Mobilization Forces umbrella, including US-designated terrorist groups," a US State Department spokesperson told The New Region.

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Iraq arrests 11 for drug-related offenses in Basra

The arrests are part of a series of operations in the southern Iraqi province

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US imposes new sanctions on Iran; Tehran condemns

The Iranian foreign ministry described the sanctions as "illegal" and a violation of human rights.

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Kurdish leaders honor victims of Barzani Genocide on 42nd anniversary

The Barzani Genocide was one of the most heinous atrocities carried out by the Saddam Hussein regime against the Kurdish population, during which around 8,000 people were abducted, executed, and buried in mass graves.

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Iraqi PM, National Security Council discuss drone attacks on oil facilities

Investigations into a spate of drone attacks in the Kurdistan Region by a joint Erbil-Baghdad technical committee are ongoing.

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Iraqi MPs slam ambassadorial appointments, alleging political favoritism

"These aren’t people receiving social benefits. These are ambassadorial appointments,” one Iraqi MP said about the list of appointees, which has caused uproar over the lack of diplomatic qualifications of many of those named.

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