Senior official removed after deadly counterterrorism op in Kirkuk

The head of Kirkuk’s counterterrorism brigade was removed seven days after he assumed the position, a security source told The New Region on Sunday.

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Iraqi counterterrorism says two civilians killed in Kirkuk operation 

The killing of Murad and Mohammed under such suspicious circumstances sparked massive uproar among the Kurdish public and political officials, demanding justice for the teenagers and their families.

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Two Kurdish teens killed in Kirkuk clash between Iraqi forces, ISIS suspects

One Kurdish teenager was killed by a stray bullet of Iraqi counterterrorism forces, while another was wounded and taken into custody under false suspicions linking him to ISIS. He also later succumbed to his wounds.

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Iraqi counterterrorism arrests three ISIS suspects in Sulaimani

The service said that two of the suspects had entered the province on Sunday, while the third was a resident of it.

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Two alleged ISIS members, one civilian killed in Kirkuk operation: Official

Iraq’s CTS said it killed two ISIS members wearing suicide belts.

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ISIS prisoner transfer boosted Iraq’s international counterterrorism cooperation: Official

The prisoner transfer has contributed “to the development of mechanisms for information management, archiving, analysis and coordination with judicial and foreign diplomatic authorities,” said Jafat.

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Iraqi airstrike kills two ISIS members in southern Kirkuk

ISIS remnants have entrenched themselves in southern Kirkuk’s Wadi al-Shay area for years, resulting in frequent airstrikes from the Iraqi army and counterterrorism forces.

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At least 10 drones intercepted over Erbil: Kurdish counterterrorism

In a statement addressing the people of the Kurdistan Region, the IRGC said “the time has come for the end of the heinous and barbaric American regime.”

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PMF releases Nujaba intelligence chief after alleged counterterrorism arrest

The PMF’s media office said in a statement that Matar was handed over to the PMF “to proceed with his legal case before the judiciary.” However, Nujaba’s media office told The New Region that the PMF had released him.

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