During her visit to the Hasan Sham IDP camp, located about 30 km east Mosul, Lise Grande, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Iraq, 20 Feb 2017

IS captive in jail in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region IS captive in jail in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region photo: Reuters 20 Feb 2017

Iraqi PM Haidar al-Abadi announced on Sunday the start of the operation to retake control of western Mosul from the Islamic State (IS). 20 Feb 2017

Germany signed an agreement with the government of Iraq on Monday, February 13, to provide a €500 million euro (over $521 million) credit facility to fund investments aimed at reconstructing Iraqi infrastructure damaged due to the war against the Islamic State (ISIS). 20 Feb 2017

At least four protesters and one policeman have been killed in the Iraqi capital during a rally by thousands calling for an overhaul of the electoral system, according to Baghdad's governor. 13 Feb 2017

Sinjar administration officially requests the Trump administration to waive the immigration ban for Yezidis, particularly the victims of the Islamic State. Waisi Nai 6 Feb 2017

Sweden’s Transport Agency has announced flights between Sweden and Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, have been halted due to concerns over the security situation. 6 Feb 2017

Barzani Charity Foundation (BCF) on Thursday, February 2, 2017, distributed winter supplies among thousands of internally displaced people (IDP) settled in Kurdistan Region. 6 Feb 2017

Iraqi troops have shifted their focus from the eastern to the western portion of the city of Mosul, which remains under the control of IS fighters. UN officials are struggling to ready emergency aid for civilians. 30 Jan 2017

The Islamic State terrorists have taken up sniper positions in the buildings on the west bank of the Tigris River ahead of an expected government offensive into that side of the city, locals said. 30 Jan 2017