2025-12-22 Will the Dream of Migration Fade?Kurdistan Regional Government: Germany Plans to Deport 20,000 Iraqis, Mostly Ezidis Peshmerga Statue: From Icon of Resistance to Political Dispute Once celebrated as a powerful symbol of bravery and endurance, the Peshmerga statue in Kirkuk has gradually become a source of political and social... Chamchamal Floods: Retreat of Government Responsibility The Kurdistan Regional Government KRG has effectively withdrawn from its responsibilities during the December 10 floods of Chamchamal district of... Laws in Favor of Ethnic-Religious Groups Yet Environment Remains Unwelcoming Hate speech, forced displacement, and the weak enforcement of legislation are among the most pressing issues confronting these communities. As a result,... Lajan’s Unrest Continues to Intensify as Tensions Rise Heavy Weapons Deployed at Night Demonstrations sparked in a village of Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraqi KRI, have now spread to neighboring areas. As the protests grew,... Which Provinces Have More Women Than Men?Kirkuk Second of Women Heading Households Kirkuk ranks second nationwide in the number of women heading households, according to final results from Iraq’s most recent population census. The census... Social Media Contributing Factor: Most Abused Women Financially Dependent Data from the Amaz Family Institute indicates that the lack of financial independence is a significant predictor of violence against women, with husbands... Panawar: Support Hotline for Abused Women in Kurdistan Region The Kurdistan Women’s Union has launched the Panawar initiative, a project offering a dedicated hotline and access to volunteer lawyers for women facing... Aggressive Pig Attacks Reported in DaquqSix Residents Seriously Injured Within Two Weeks Local reports indicate that at least six people in Daquq district of Kirkuk province have suffered serious injuries in the past two weeks due to attacks by... Christian, Ezidi, Sabi’a Votes Doubled The nine candidates who captured Iraq’s minority quota seats collectively received more than 121,000 votes—nearly double the number cast for several... Women Occupy 13 Fewer Seats in Iraqi parliament Women’s representation has declined compared to the previous term, with female candidates winning just 25 seats independently, without relying on the quota... KDP and PUK Trade Blame Over Drop in Kurdish Parliamentary Seats in Kirkuk A drop in the number of Kurdish parliamentary seats in Kirkuk has sparked a wave of mutual blame and media criticism between the Patriotic Union of... Shorjah Neighborhood of Kirkuk Shrouded in Toxic Smoke Every week, clouds of dark, chemical-laden smoke drift from the lower area of Shorjah in eastern Kirkuk toward Mosul Road and the western districts,... ‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 205 206 ›