Iraq population census could increase number of parliament seats: Monitor

Article 49 of the Iraqi constitution states that the parliament “shall consist of a number of members, at a ratio of one seat per 100,000 Iraqi persons representing the entire Iraqi people”

Nov. 21, 2024

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Officials, experts warn Iraq risks economic, diplomatic fallout from halting imports from Israel-supporting nations

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has called on the government to ban imports from nations backing Israel, particularly those supplying it with weapons. Officials and experts warn the move could harm Iraq’s economy, which depends heavily on imports from Western and regional countries.

Nov. 21, 2024

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First day of census proceeded successfully: Iraqi planning ministry

Hindawi said that the count was conducted smoothly and that citizens were very cooperative with the enumerator teams

Nov. 21, 2024

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Iraq says Israel’s letter to UNSC 'announcement of imminent direct attacks’

Iraqi government spokesperson Basim al-Awadi rejected the Israeli complaint, labeling it a “mere excuse” to justify the Israeli regime’s plans to expand the scope of the conflict

Nov. 20, 2024

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Iraqi faction hopes ‘resistance’ cohesion is not harmed by Hezbollah-Israel truce developments

After meeting with several top Lebanese officials, the US envoy said that a ceasefire was “now within our grasp.”

Nov. 20, 2024

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Nationwide census begins across Iraq, Kurdistan Region

It is the first census to have covered all 18 provinces since 1987. A count in 1997 excluded the Kurdistan Region’s Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaimani provinces. 

Nov. 20, 2024

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Iraq’s Sudani, Sadr stress importance of ‘historic’ census for development, transparency

Iraq’s long-awaited population and housing census begins Wednesday, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani highlighting its role in planning and governance. Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for transparency and urged citizens to provide accurate data. The census is expected to guide Iraq’s future development efforts.

Nov. 19, 2024

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Israel calls on UN Security Council to take action against Iraqi factions

The Israeli government has officially called on the UN Security Council to address the increasing attacks by pro-Iran Iraqi militias, and ensure the Iraqi government, which it deemed “responsible” for the attacks, fulfils its UN Charter obligations

Nov. 19, 2024

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Iraq bans alcohol sales in social clubs, sparking debate over freedoms and tourism

Iraq’s General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has issued a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in social clubs, including Iraq’s century-old Al-Alawiya Club, raising concerns about personal freedoms and the impact on the country's tourism sector.

Nov. 18, 2024

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