Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Supporters of a prominent Iraqi Shiite cleric fired rocket-propelled grenades into Iraq's Green Zone as machine gun fire crackled overh...

Many rushed into the lavish salons and marbled halls of the palace, a key meeting place for Iraqi heads of state and foreign dignitaries. It’s an explosive rivalry in a country where many remain way of the Iranian government’s influence even though trade and ties remain strong between its peoples. Iranian state television cited unrest and a military-imposed curfew in Iraqi cities for the reason for the border closures. The unrest broke out Monday, when al-Sadr announced he would resign from politics and his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S. Iraq’s government has been deadlocked since al-Sadr’s party won the largest share of seats in October parliamentary elections but not enough to secure a majority government — unleashing months of infighting between different Shiite factions. The 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam, a Sunni, reversed the political order.

Death toll rises after unrest following announcement of Muqtada al-Sadr's resignation from politics.

“There is a lot of gunfire in and near the green zone,” said Saud Mansour, a resident of the west of the city. If they do, they’re making a mistake that everyone will pay for.” Protesters loyal to Sadr had earlier pulled down barriers outside the government palace with ropes and breached the palace gates. “But if this fight continues to develop, it becomes something bigger than they can control. However, a counterterrorism force was witnessed preventing the entry of a unit from the Popular Mobilisation Unit (PMU), an ancillary force raised during the fight against Islamic State that has retained a significant presence since that war ended. They’re heading to the parliament area.”

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancy in Iraq about Health and Protection and Human Rights, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Oxfam GB; ...

Study the already available documentation on SRHR online access within the context of Iraq. Furthermore, the findings of the study will be used to advocate for greater access to SRHR information for young people and for reducing the stigma around SRHR, especially regarding sexual health. - The technical proposal: This part should include Curriculum Vitae or profile, cover letter, proposed methodology according to the ToR and implementation workplan. The research's main objective is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the framework of censorship that affects access to online SRHR information in Iraq, with a focus on sexual health. The platforms will enable young people to access inclusive SRHR information, to be able to interact and discuss SRHR topics in a safe online space, and as needed, be referred to SRH services in Iraq. In 2021, Oxfam is amongst the largest NGOs operating in the country, with nine offices and almost 200 employees.

Iran closes its border with Iraq and Turkey issues a travel advisory as concern grows over deadly violence in Baghdad.

Canada urges all parties to take steps to quickly deescalate the situation and to resolve differences through negotiation for the benefit of all Iraqis. Guterres appealed for calm and restraint, and urged “all relevant actors to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and avoid any violence”. “This situation is very dangerous and could quickly spiral beyond control,” he said in a tweet. “We reiterate that all laws must be respected and integrity of the institutions safeguarded. “Iraq’s security, stability and sovereignty should not be put at risk,” she said in a statement. Iraq’s military announced a nationwide curfew on Monday after shelling and gunfire erupted in the Iraqi capital and protesters stormed a government palace.

Supporters of an influential Iraqi Shiite cleric fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns into Iraq's Green Zone and security forces returned fire ...

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Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr gather on a road blocked with burning tires during a demonstration in Iraq's southern city of Basra, Aug. 29, ...

Protesters loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, who resigned Monday, pulled down the cement barriers outside the government palace with ropes and breached the palace gates. Dubai’s long-haul carrier Emirates stopped flights to Baghdad on Tuesday over the ongoing unrest in Iraq. The state-run KUNA news agency also encouraged those hoping to travel to Iraq to delay their plans over the eruption of violent street clashes between rival Shiite groups in the country.

Powerful Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his loyalists in the government zone to withdraw after nearly 24 hours of fierce clashes with security ...

Many rushed into the lavish salons and marbled halls of the palace, a key meeting place for Iraqi heads of state and foreign dignitaries. "There are firefights around the embassy in Baghdad. Iranian state television cited unrest and a military-imposed curfew in Iraqi cities for the reason for the border closures. Iran closed off its borders to Iraq — a sign of Tehran's concern that the chaos could spread. It urged Iranians avoid any travel to the neighbouring country. Live television footage showed supporters of al-Sadr firing both heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades into the heavily fortified green zone through a section of pulled-down concrete walls. Canada urges all parties to take steps to quickly de-escalate the situation and to resolve differences through negotiation for the benefit of all Iraqis." If you are in Iraq, leave by commercial means, when permitted and it is safe to do so. [won the largest share of seats](http://cbc.ca/1.6207221) in October parliamentary elections but not enough to secure a majority government — unleashing months of infighting between different Shia factions. "The situation is very dangerous and could quickly spiral beyond control. Following two days of deadly unrest that sparked fears instability might spread throughout Iraq and even the region, cleric Muqtada al-Sadr told his supporters to leave the government quarter where they had rallied. military that's now home to Iraqi government offices and foreign embassies.

Iran closed its border crossings with Iraq after deadly clashes erupted in Baghdad over a prominent cleric's decision to resign from politics, deepening a ...

Iraq has been at a political impasse since Sadr’s party won the most seats in parliamentary elections last October. Emergency flights had also been dispatched to evacuate Iranians from Najaf in southern Iraq, IRNA added. United Arab Emirates carrier, Emirates, cancelled flights to Baghdad and the oil-producing hub of Basra.

Muqtada al-Sadr apologised to Iraqis for the violence of the past two days in a speech.

Oil declined after increasing by the most in six weeks after Iraq's state marketing company said exports haven't been affected by violent clashes in Baghdad ...

“It seems OPEC+ isn’t interested in the oil price slipping much below US$100 a barrel,” said Craig Erlam, a senior market analyst at Oanda. Violence has been reported in the center of Baghdad, far from the main production-and-export hub of Basra in the south and other important areas north of the capital. The US and the Persian Gulf nation remain at loggerheads over key details of an emerging agreement, and may need several weeks to resolve their differences. struck a bullish note, urging investors in a note Monday to “buy commodities now, worry about the recession later.” While prices dropped in summer trading months, crude received a push after Saudi Arabia warned that it was possible the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, which convene Sept. Crude’s tight market has outweighed worries over a global recession could slowdown demand in recent in recent days.

Oil traders are weighing the threat that violent political unrest in Iraq could disrupt supplies from OPEC's second-largest producer, whipsawing prices amid ...

Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a former anti-U.S. insurgent leader, have surrounded the Majnoon oil field in Basra since Monday evening as well ...

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LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell by more than $3 a barrel on Tuesday on fears that an inflation-induced weakening of global economies would soften ...

Meanwhile, the American Petroleum Institute, an industry group, is due to release data on U.S. Inflation is near double-digit territory in many of the world's biggest economies, a level not seen in close to a half century. Investors are now waiting for the monthly employment data on Friday," said Kunal Sawhney, chief executive officer, Kalkine Group. EDT (2030 GMT) on Tuesday. U.S. The October contract expires on Wednesday and the more active November contract was at $100.01 a barrel, down 2.84%.

Baghdad is seeing its worst fighting for years as clashes between Shia Muslim groups spill into a second day. Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, have ...

[Iraq: Clashes in Baghdad’s Green Zone leave 23 protesters dead](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/08/30/Death-toll-of-protesters-shot-dead-in-Baghdad-s-Green-Zone-has-reached-23) [Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announces hunger strike: State media](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/08/29/Iraqi-Shia-cleric-Muqtada-al-Sadr-announces-hunger-strike-State-media) [Two killed as Iraq's al-Sadr quits politics, clashes erupt and curfew imposed](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2022/08/29/Two-killed-as-Iraq-s-powerful-Sadr-quits-politics-clashes-erupt-and-curfew-imposed) Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, have surrounded the 210,000 barrel per day (bpd) Basrah refinery, according to one of the sources. [For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMOnQlwswi_quAw?oc=3&ceid=US:en&hl=en-US&gl=US)

(Bloomberg) --. Oil traders are weighing the threat that violent political unrest in Iraq could disrupt supplies from OPEC's second-largest producer, ...

That could help in “dialing down the tensions in the country by several notches,” according to Amrita Sen, chief oil analyst at consultant Energy Aspects. The Middle Eastern producer’s oil industry has continued to bring in cash even as the country has been at a political impasse since inconclusive elections last year. Al-Yassiri said that Iraq would boost oil exports to Europe if asked and is considering raising Europe’s share of Iraqi exports to 40%, from 20% currently. Sales from the north could reach up to 90,000 barrels a day, Al-Yassiri said, compared with 76,000 barrels daily, according to tanker tracking data for July. SOMO is set to export 3.35 million barrels a day of crude from its main port in the south this month, Al-Yassiri said by phone. Iraq has the capacity to boost exports to various destinations and won’t refuse requests from buyers for more supply, he said.

HOUSTON — Oil prices fell about $4 a barrel on Tuesday on fears that an inflation-induced weakening of global economies would soften fuel demand and as ...

(Reporting by Arathy Somasekhar in Houston, Rowena Edwards in London, Additional reporting by Muyu Xu in Singapore Editing by Louise Heavens, David Goodman and David Gregorio) EDT (2030 GMT) on Tuesday. The American Petroleum Institute is due to release data on U.S. The dilemma is deciding which issue is going to take precedence,” said Andrew Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates in Houston. Inflation is near double-digit territory in many of the world’s biggest economies. Brent crude futures for October settlement were down $4.43, or 4.2%, at $100.62 a barrel by 11:00 a.m.

Supporters of an influential Iraqi Shiite cleric have fired rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns into Iraq's Green Zone as security forces returned ...

Many rushed into the lavish salons and marbled halls of the palace, a key meeting place for Iraqi heads of state and foreign dignitaries. Iranian state television cited unrest and a military-imposed curfew in Iraqi cities for the reason for the border closures. It’s an explosive rivalry in a country where many remain way of the Iranian government’s influence even though trade and ties remain strong between its peoples. The unrest began Monday, when al-Sadr announced he would resign from politics and his supporters stormed the Green Zone, once the stronghold of the U.S. The 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam, a Sunni, reversed the political order. In a televised speech, Muqtada al-Sadr gave his supporters an hour to leave — and minutes later some could be seen abandoning their positions on live television.

Latest violence started and ended after comments from Shia religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential voice in Iraq for 20 years. supporters of Iraq ...

Al-Sadr called on his supporters to take part in a “million man march” to demand the complete withdrawal of US forces from Iraq. [won](/news/2021/12/27/iraq-court-rejects-bid-to-annul-election-results-by-ex-paramilita) 73 seats, more than any other group in the fractious 329-seat body. Al-Halbousi’s bloc and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) also boycotted the polls. The move was considered a big political gamble that essentially handed power to opposing Shia groups aligned with Iran. Iraqi military units were also deployed to the area. The attempted killing raised the prospect of further escalation between Shia groups. The poll, which was marred by allegations that it was not free and fair, led to months of political gridlock, which eventually resulted in Adel Abdul-Mahdi being selected as prime minister. The overall protest movement left at least 560 protesters and members of Iraq’s security forces dead. Those often deadly protests have been driven by parliamentary gridlock, the high cost of living and a lack of basic services in the country. The protests largely cut across ethnic and sectarian lines and were not backed by any political movement. His brigades later re-mobilised to fight the ISIL (ISIS) group. He fomented a years-long protest movement, which remains a powerful force in the country.

HOUSTON — Oil prices fell nearly $6 a barrel on Tuesday, the steepest decline in about a month, on fears that fuel demand could soften as global central ...

The Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. crude oil stockpiles are likely to have fallen in the week to Aug. Department of Energy, will release its own figures at 10:30 a.m. Hungary’s central bank raised its base rate by 100 basis points to 11.75%. Article content Crude stocks rose by about 593,000 barrels for the week ended Aug. 26, according to the data.