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Re: Iraq
DIR By: guest98
Date: June 29, 2023, 3:19 pm
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HTML https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/29/middleeast/baghdad-swedish-embassy-intl/index.html
Protesters break into Swedish embassy in Baghdad after Stockholm
Quran burning
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> Demonstrators breached the perimeter of the Swedish embassy in
Baghdad Thursday, a day after a protester burned a copy of the
Quran in Sweden.
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> The protests in the Iraqi capital were ordered by the powerful
Iraqi Shia cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, who also called for the
expulsion of the Swedish ambassador in Baghdad.
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> Videos circulating on social media showed some protesters
climbing over a barricaded wall outside the embassy. It is
unclear how far into the building they got, before withdrawing.
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> Sweden said its staff were safe. “We are well informed about
the situation. Our Embassy staff are in safety and the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs is in regular contact with them,” the
Swedish foreign ministry’s press office told CNN in an email.
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> The protests in Baghdad came after an incident in the Swedish
capital, Stockholm, on Wednesday, when a man burned a copy of
Islam’s holy book outside a mosque. Images of the event showed
he was the only person apart from his translator at the
demonstration, which coincided with the Muslim holiday of
Eid-al-Adha, one of the most significant in the Islamic
calendar.
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> Al Sadr demanded authorities withdraw the Iraqi nationality of
Salwan Momika – the organizer of the one-man Quran protest in
Stockholm – who immigrated to left Iraq for Sweden five years
ago.
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> “If freedom of speech is guaranteed to Iraq and the world,
then the believers have to express their views on the burning of
the holy books… through massive angry protests against the
Swedish embassy in Iraq,” Al Sadr said.
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> Muslim countries and Islamic organizations had condemned the
burning of the Quran in Stockholm. Iran called the act
“provocative” and Kuwait said it’s a “dangerous provocatory
step”.
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> The Organization of Islamic Cooperation [OIC], the Arab League
and Gulf Cooperation Council all separately expressed strong
condemnation to the event.
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> On Wednesday, Morocco recalled its ambassador to Sweden and
both Iraq and Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the act. On
Thursday, the United Arab Emirates summoned Sweden’s ambassador
to Abu Dhabi to protest the Quran burning incident, the UAE’s
state news agency WAM said.
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> In January early this year Iraqi protesters clashed with
security forces outside the Swedish embassy for a separate
incident of Quran burning in Stockholm.
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Re: Iraq
DIR By: SolidarityWithPalestine
Date: October 13, 2023, 12:39 pm
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Solidarity with Palestine: Thousands gather in central Baghdad
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> In Iraq, thousands of people have gathered in central Baghdad
in a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
> They've come to the Liberty monument in Tahrir Square.
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> Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Abdelwahed sent this update from central
Baghdad.
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Re: Iraq
DIR By: GreenWaves
Date: October 19, 2023, 2:18 pm
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US troops in Middle East hit with series of drone attacks |
NewsNation Now
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> Some coalition forces suffered slight injuries after a spate
of drone attacks over the last 24 hours at U.S. bases in Iraq. A
military base in southern Syria where U.S. troops have
maintained a presence was also hit Thursday. Retired Brig. Gen.
John Teichert of the U.S. Air Force joined "NewsNation Now" to
discuss.
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Re: Iraq
DIR By: iraq
Date: October 29, 2023, 10:43 pm
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HTML https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/exclusive:-iraq-stands-with-palestine-in-ongoing-war---hamas
Exclusive: Iraq stands with Palestine in ongoing war - Hamas
official
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> Hamas top official Osama Hamdan, currently in Baghdad, met
Sunday with leaders of resistance factions and influential
figures and discussed Iraq's unwavering support for the
Palestinian cause, especially during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
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> Hamdan explained the reasons behind recent developments and
shared the positions of prominent figures like Sayyed Ali
Sistani and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. They also
emphasized the Palestinian people's right to resist and the
readiness of the resistance factions to respond to any American
intervention
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> Hamdan expressed hope that Iraq would play a role in the
Palestinian cause, emphasizing: "We have confidence in it as a
vanguard in case the aggression escalates. Iraq's stance is
exemplary, and it requires support in all its forms."
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> "In the early days, the US attempted to build a regional
alliance against the Palestinian people," he said. "Political
positions, including Iraq's, played a role in thwarting this US
plot, and Iraq made efforts to clarify the situation."
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> The Hamas official added that the operations carried out by
the Palestinian resistance acted as a deterrent
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> "We are now moving toward liberation, not just depleting the
enemy's resources," he stressed. "Iraq will have a significant
role, and they are our partners in this battle against the
occupation."
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> A united Ummah
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> He clarified that the collective efforts of the Ummah,
combined with Iraq's official stance, will shape a unique
regional map that unifies the people.
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> "The Palestinian people's will, unbroken for 75 years, will
not be shattered in a year or two, no matter how significant the
enemy's crimes are – and they are indeed significant," Hamdan
emphasized. "The Ummah, in its new resurgence, is committed to
liberating Palestine."
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> "We are capable of achieving much more and reuniting this
Ummah while overcoming the numerous conflicts that some seek to
sow within our people," he underlined.
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Re: Iraq
DIR By: iraq
Date: October 31, 2023, 11:07 pm
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HTML https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-seeks-air-defence-deter-possible-israeli-airstrikes
Iraq seeks air defence systems to counter possible Israeli
airstrikes
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> To deter possible Israeli airstrikes, the Iraqi government has
initiated extensive contacts with several countries to purchase
air defence systems, Iraqi officials announced.
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> As Israel's army continues its war on Palestine's Gaza Strip
and southern Lebanon, the step by the Iraqi authorities is
viewed as a precautionary measure in case Israel's war spills
over to Iraq amid continuous attacks by Iran-backed militias on
United States military bases in the country.
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> The move also comes due to Iraq's frustration with the US for
still not going through with its promises for several years to
help rehabilitate Iraq's air defence sector.
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> "The ministry of defence was one of the important ministries
that we emphasised to develop its infrastructure, enhance the
capabilities of the Iraqi Army, and our armed forces in general,
and equip them with the most advanced and new military weapons
and equipment from the finest global sources," Sudani was quoted
by state News Agency (INA) as saying. "The protection of Iraq,
both its land and airspace, is part of their mission and duty.
They aim to preserve every inch of this sacred land, ensuring
every city and town remains safe, secure, stable, and prosperous
while being resistant to anyone who dares to commit aggression
and mischief."
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> "Iraq is preparing for possible Israeli attacks on its
territory if the current confrontation widens. They do not want
to become a new version of Syria, subject to repeated Israeli
strikes without a response," one of the officials, speaking on
condition of anonymity, told the website.
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> The officials also emphasised that the US has been delaying
the provision of air defence systems to Iraq and reneging on the
promises made in September 2020 to provide modern radar and
early warning systems.
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