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Iraqi News
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sahaf: 5 Iraqis Released in Libya for Illegal Migration
Baghdad – INA The Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Libya, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, announced today, Thursday, the release of five Iraqis who had been detained in Libya for illegal migration. Al-Sahaf told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "The release of the five Iraqis came after three months of efforts, with daily monitoring that was fraught with complexity and risks. As a result, the Iraqi Embassy in Tripoli, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the Government of National Unity in the State of Libya - Tripoli, succeeded in releasing five Iraqi citizens who had entered Libya illegally with the aim of illegal migration through Libyan territory and from there to Europe." He added, "The Iraqi Embassy in Libya provided medical services and housing, and granted them laissez-passer passports to enable their voluntary return to Iraq." He pointed out that "the embassy had previously succeeded in releasing dozens of Iraqi migrants during 2024 and early 2025." He pointed out that "the embassy's efforts are ongoing, and in line with the priorities of voluntary migrant return, we have announced, via the embassy's website and its Facebook and Twitter platforms, a warning to young migrants of the need to exercise the utmost caution and vigilance to preserve their safety and security, and to prevent them from being deceived by these networks that threaten their safety and security. The embassy also affirms its continued efforts to release additional migrants and return them voluntarily to Iraq."
Iraqi News
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq and Libya discuss exchanging experiences in election management
The Chargé d'Affairs of the Iraqi embassy in Tripoli, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, discussed with the head of the Council of the National High Commissioner for the Libyan Elections, Imad Al-Sayeh, exchanging experiences in the election management and raising the efficiency of electoral staff. "The National High Commissioner for the Libyan Elections expressed its welcome to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Independent High Electoral Commission in Iraq to enhance cooperation in the field of managing and organizing electoral operations," said Al-Sahaf in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The statement added, "Both discussed ways to exchange experiences in the election management and raise the efficiency of electoral staff, as well as the importance of exchanging visits to enhance the democratic experience in both countries." Al-Sahaf stressed that "Iraq is keen to support the Libyan efforts in strengthening the electoral process, praising the role of the Libyan Commission in consolidating the democratic path." "The Independent High Electoral Commission in Iraq has a rich experience in organizing elections according to the standards of integrity and transparency, as it seeks to develop its mechanisms to ensure fair and comprehensive electoral operations," he added. In turn, Al-Sayeh stressed "the importance of building effective international partnerships to develop the electoral system, and to benefit from successful experiences to ensure integrity and transparency in the upcoming electoral entitlements." Al-Sayeh stressed "the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation between the two institutions, which contributes to strengthening democratic processes and supporting efforts to hold free and fair elections in both countries."
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Community supports South Nashville shooting victim's family as police arrest 3rd suspect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — People are mourning a young man's death following a shooting near a hookah lounge in South Nashville early Monday morning, which has resulted in three arrests. The Metro Nashville Police Department said officers initially responded to a reported crash in the 2100 block of Nolensville Pike around 3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24. However, when they arrived at the scene, law enforcement discovered several people in the vehicle had been shot. According to authorities, the driver — 22-year-old Ahmed Amran — was pronounced dead at the scene and two of his three male passengers, both 23 years old, were injured. There is no word on the passengers' current conditions. Officials said the investigation shows Amran was driving away from a hookah bar in the 2500 block of Nolensville Pike when 'the Honda Accord in which the victims were riding was specifically targeted by gunfire.' ORIGINAL STORY: Deadly shooting under investigation after crash on Nolensville Pike Amran's family has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for his funeral. According to the page, Amran was very dedicated to his faith and touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. The 22-year-old's former neighbor, Celeste Hatcher, was very upset to hear of Amran's death, saying he was the same age as her son and a very kind and respectful man. She added that the violence in Nashville needs to stop. 'Insane to see [young men lose their lives] literally daily,' Hatcher said. 'And I have young adults, so I'm always worried about them being in the wrong place at the wrong time.' PREVIOUS: 2 charged with Nolensville Pike shooting near hookah lounge in South Nashville Police said they took two men — 23-year-old Sadiq Al-Sahaf and 22-year-old Mohammad Al Rabiey — into custody on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in relation to Amran's murder. They are both being held without bond for criminal homicide and three counts of attempted criminal homicide. According to court documents, surveillance footage showed Al-Sahaf and Al Rabiey following the victims out of the bar before one of the suspects retrieved an AK-style pistol from his vehicle. He allegedly rushed toward the victim's Accord and fired several shots. The Accord drove a short distance down Nolensville Pike before it crashed into a law office. At the time of their arrests Tuesday night, Al-Sahaf was on federal pretrial release related to a drug conspiracy case while Al Rabiey was free on $15,000 bond stemming from a July 2024 arrest on a grand jury indictment for two counts of auto burglary and two counts of misdemeanor vandalism, officials said. ⏩ Then, on Thursday, Feb. 27, authorities announced 21-year-old Abanoub Awed — the 'third and final suspect in Monday's murder' — had been taken into custody by Specialized Investigation Division detectives. He is also being held without bond for homicide and three counts of attempted homicide. Meanwhile, the GoFundMe for Amran's family has already reached 48% of its goal as of publication, with the number continuing to rise because of all the people he positively impacted during his life. If you would like to donate to the fundraiser, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Nashville Police arrest two after one killed, two injured in shooting outside hookah bar
Nashville police arrested two men after one man was killed and two others were injured in a Monday shooting as they left a Nolensville Pike hookah bar. Sadiq Al-Sahaf, 23, and 22-year-old Mohammed Al-Rabiey were each charged Tuesday evening with criminal homicide and three counts of attempted criminal homicide in connection with the shooting, Metro Nashville Police said in a statement on X, the site formerly known as Twitter. Ahmed Amran, 22, died just before 3 a.m. Monday after someone shot into his car as he left the hookah bar. As he tried to flee, Amran crashed the car into the front of a vape shop in a small strip mall in the 2600 block of Nolensville Pike, a block from the hookah bar. Two passengers were also injured. One, with a gunshot to the back, was taken from the scene to Vanderbilt University Medical Center by paramedics, Nashville Police said. The second was shot in the leg and was taken to Southern Hills Medical Center by private car before he was transferred to Vanderblt. A third passenger was uninjured in the shooting. Video footage showed Al-Sahaf following Amran from inside the hookah bar to their cars, according to his arrest affidavit. Video also showed Al-Rabiey then retrieve what police believe to be an AK-style firearm from Al-Sahaf's car. Al-Sahaf rushed Amran's car, and then gunfire began, the affidavit said. Amran fled in his car and both Al-Sahaf and Al-Rabiey got in the car and fled the scene as well, the court record said. Al-Sahaf and Al-Rabiey were being held without bond Wednesday in the Downtown Detention Center. This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Police: Two charged after deadly hookah bar triple shooting
Iraqi News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sahaf: Iraq succeeded in drying up the sources of terrorism and confronting extremist ideologies
Baghdad - INA The Chargé d'Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Tripoli, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, confirmed today, Wednesday, that Iraq succeeded in drying up the sources of terrorism and confronting extremist ideologies. Al-Sahaf said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Iraq is ready to provide its expertise in the fields of national reconciliation, strengthening democracy and combating terrorism, during his meeting with the member of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries." Al-Sahaf stated that "Iraq has an important experience in consolidating national reconciliation, and we seek to exchange experiences with our Libyan brothers to support political stability and enhance societal cohesion." He pointed out, "the importance of joint work in combating terrorism and extremism," stressing that "Iraq faced major challenges in this field and succeeded in drying up the sources of terrorism and confronting extremist ideologies, and we are ready to transfer this experience to our brothers in Libya." For his part, Abdullah Al-Lafi praised the "Iraqi regional and international role", appreciating "Iraq's foreign policy based on openness and cooperation with various parties". Al-Lafi said: "We appreciate Iraq's position and support for Libya, and we stress the importance of enhancing joint cooperation in the political and security fields". The statement added that "this meeting comes within the framework of joint efforts to strengthen Arab relations and coordinate efforts to confront security and political challenges, in a way that contributes to achieving security and stability in the region".
