Monthly Archives: January 2016

January 29, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Iraq soccer team qualifies for the Olympics. Citizens told to hold fire. Ten Shirqat citizens who raised the Iraqi flag are executed by Daesh. KDP makes overt move to support Ninewa separatists. Turkish … Continue reading →

January 28, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Iraq rated as 8th most corrupt country in 2015 rankings. Iraqi forces continue advances near Ramadi and Falluja. Kurdish Islamic Group leader opposes Barzani’s call for early independence referendum. Egypt, Russia reportedly identify … Continue reading →

January 27, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Egypt confirms it will support Iraqi military. Major Daesh attacks defeated in Baghdadi, Thirthar, but Baghdadi police chief and tribal PMF leader killed. Daesh military leaders killed in Anbar, Shirqat. Ninewa separatist scheme … Continue reading →

January 26, 2016   Today’s Major Developments   Iraqi forces continue takeover of cities east of Ramadi. Sheikh of Albu Nimr tribe anticipates liberation of Hit by government and tribal forces. Barzani calls for early independence referendum in KRG. Daesh … Continue reading →

January 25, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Shia militiamen accused of killing women in Baghdad. Wave of deadly attacks continues in Baghdad. Anbar blocking Daesh families from returning to Ramadi. Mass graves found in Ramadi and north of Mosul.   … Continue reading →

January 22, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Al-Abadi criticizes Gulf states for sectarianism, lack of support, but praises Kuwait. Al-Abadi, Davutoglu clash on whether Turkey is fighting Daesh or just helping itself. Sistani organization issues major critique of Iraqi government. … Continue reading →

January 21, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Iraqi forces attack Daesh-held Kubaisa in Anbar’s Hit District. Daesh prepares a comeback in Haditha area. Egypt Defense Minister promises military support for Iraq. Nine more IED attacks hit Baghdad. US drone takes … Continue reading →

January 20, 2016    Today’s Major Developments   Prime Minister, COR Speaker take hard line on Shia militia violence in Diyala. UN says 19,000 Iraqis were killed in last 21 months. Iraq may be setting up to recapture Hit. Daesh … Continue reading →

January 19, 2016 Today’s Major Developments    Sectarian incidents in Diyala reverberating in Baghdad. Top US, French, British diplomats meet with Al-Jaafari. Three Arab-American contractor personnel kidnapped in Baghdad. Alleged Daesh supporters in Ramadi are on a list. Coalition bombing … Continue reading →

January 15, 2016     Note: In accordance with our policy of observing US and Iraqi holidays, we will not be publishing on Monday, January 17.   Today’s Major Developments   Sistani organization, Speaker Al-Jubouri issue non-sectarian condemnations of Diyala, … Continue reading →