Updates for August 21-28, 2015
Protests continued this week is a dozen provinces across Iraq. Citizens are demanding the dismissal of corrupt officials, better services, judicial reform, and better job security. Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in the provinces of Babil reportedly used water cannons and stun batons to disperse some… Read more
Updates for August 14-21, 2015
The popular protests that began three weeks ago have spread to almost every province in Iraq and continue unabated. While the universal grievances include the need to dismiss corrupt officials and to support Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s reforms, some provinces have voiced additional concerns regarding… Read more
Updates for August 8-14, 2015
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s reform plan was unanimously approved by the Council of Representatives on August 11. The reforms aim to scale back corruption and inefficiency while improving the delivery of public services and overall governance. In addition, Abadi continued to press for stronger political… Read more
Updates for July 30-August 7, 2015
In the midst of a record heat wave, the ongoing deterioration of essential services including electricity, water, and sanitation services led to massive protests throughout the country this week. The majority of demonstrations were peaceful and led to authorities seeking long-term solutions.
The Islamic… Read more
Updates for July 31, 2015
The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Popular Mobilization Units (PMUs) continue to slowly progress with clearing operations in Anbar Governorate. Despite the progress, clashes remain violent and the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) is preventing civilians in Fallujah from fleeing the turmoil. Further… Read more
Updates for July 24, 2015
According to multiple reports, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) carried out a number of executions against civilians in Mosul this week. These executions suggest that ISIS intends to portray itself as still in control of the city. Furthermore, ISIS likely seeks to… Read more
Updates for July 11-17, 2015
The situation in Haditha in western Anbar continues to be tense. As Ramadan ends and Eid al-Fitr begins, reports indicate government-provided humanitarian aid is not reaching all Haditha residents with questions about the distribution process inside the city. Militarily, ISIS is reportedly in the Alus… Read more
Updates for July 3-10, 2015
The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) is currently imposing a siege on the area of Haditha in western Anbar. The siege has been ongoing since June of 2014 as anti-ISIS forces including Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and tribes have withstood attacks. However, the… Read more
Updates for July 2, 2015
Clashes took place in western Anbar between the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). ISF have reportedly cleared the al-Joba area which is close to the center of Hit and al-Baghdadi which is home to the al-Asad airbase… Read more
Updates for June 20-26, 2015
Baghdad witnessed a number of attacks this week that were likely carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Those attacks coincide with the beginning of Ramadan and are intended to destabilize the capital. Meanwhile, some Iraqi students are enrolled in summer… Read more
