iraq
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Afghanistan
OIC to Discuss Afghanistan Crisis at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Baghdad
DID Press: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, alongside the crises in Yemen and Sudan and other regional developments, at the 52nd session of its Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Iraq,…
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Government
Davutoglu Visits Najaf and Karbala as Türkiye Seeks Broader Ties with Iraqi Shiite Leaders
DID Press: Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s visit to Najaf, Kufa and Karbala, along with meetings with prominent Iraqi political and religious figures, highlights Ankara’s efforts to expand its engagement across Iraq’s political and religious landscape. The approach could…
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Government
Former US Official: Iraq Secretly Asked Washington to Withdraw American Forces
DID Press: Lawrence Wilkerson, a former chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, has said that Iraqi political leaders, including the country’s current prime minister, privately asked Washington to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq, amid concerns over…
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Afghanistan
Lithuania Detains 35 Afghan and Iraqi Migrants Near Belarus Border
DID Press: Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service (VSAT) has detained 35 Afghan and Iraqi migrants who crossed into Lithuania from Belarus, according to the Lithuanian border authorities. The migrants were detected on Thursday evening near the village of Katra in…
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Government
Internet: A Direct Voice for Victims of Global Military Interventions
DID Press: Expansion of the internet and social media has enabled people in countries affected by war and military interventions to directly share their experiences and the consequences of conflict. According to Vietnamese anti-colonial activist Sonny Thang, this development has…
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Afghanistan
Iran Calls for Stronger “Resistance” Defense Belt From Afghanistan to Lebanon
DID Press: Esmail Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, has called for greater unity among the various fronts of the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” following the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. Qaani said U.S. and…
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Afghanistan
Trump: Orderly US Withdrawal From Erbil Contrasts With Afghanistan
DID Press: U.S. President Donald Trump, referring to the departure of the last American forces from Iraq, described Operation Inherent Resolve as a “very costly mission in hell.” In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said…
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Afghanistan
Iran to Maintain Relations With Afghanistan and Other Neighboring Countries
DID Press: Iran’s president, referring to Tehran’s relations with countries in the region, said Iran would continue engaging with its neighbors, while regional countries also take their national interests into account in their relations with Tehran. Masoud Pezeshkian made the…
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Government
US Withdrawal From Iraq After 23 Years and $1.7 Trillion in Costs
DID Press: United States has completed the withdrawal of its forces from Iraq after 23 years of military presence in the country and closed its last major military base. The move ends Washington’s extensive military presence in Iraq since the…
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Government
US Troops Set to Leave Iraq After More Than Two Decades
DID Press: U.S. forces are expected to withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq by September 30, marking the end of more than two decades of American military presence and operations in the country. The withdrawal follows a U.S. military…
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