In regards, to escalating protests in Kurdistan, Iraqi President Barham Salih called on government bodies to end corruption and respect the demands of protesters. The president’s statement comes after demonstrations turned into deadly riots in Iraqi Kurdistan. As in...

During November, at least 130 people were killed across Iraq, and 249 more were wounded. Also, 21 terrorism convicts were hanged by the government after internationally criticized trials. October’s toll was 104 dead and 404 wounded. Islamic State-related violence left...