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Iraqi News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
UN: Iraqi Ministry of Interior Successful in Combating Human Trafficking
Baghdad – INA The United Nations confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi Ministry of Interior has succeeded in combating human trafficking crimes, noting that it arrested more than 1,000 suspects during 2024. The organization said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Iraqi Ministry of Interior has succeeded in combating human trafficking and arrested more than 1,000 suspects in 2024." The statement added that "the Iraqi Ministry of Interior has implemented anti-drug programs as part of its 2025-2030 National Strategy," indicating that "the ministry has activated hotlines and units to support children who are victims of violence and trafficking." The statement confirmed that "the Iraqi Ministry of Interior has linked the Anti-Human Trafficking Department with the Secret Services Department to enhance the fight against transnational crime." It also indicated that "the Iraqi Ministry of Interior has strengthened the role of the civil police to monitor and address corporal punishment against children."
Shafaq News
03-03-2025
- General
- Shafaq News
Baghdad: Ramadan nights light up with Suhoor stalls
Shafaq News/ As the holy month of Ramadan started, "Suhoor stalls" began to appear on the streets of Baghdad, especially in the Karada district. Vendors are offering a variety of traditional dishes that Baghdad residents enjoy for their pre-dawn meal in preparation for the day's fast. Mohammed, a stall owner in Karada, told Shafaq News, "Today is the first day I begin working during Ramadan, and my stall features a variety of foods, such as jalfrezi, liver, potatoes, and kibbeh." He added that the demand in the early days of Ramadan is usually limited, but traffic picks up after the first week as people become accustomed to staying out late until 'Suhoor' time, which revitalizes the markets and increases demand for the stalls. On Saturday evening, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior issued new instructions regarding Ramadan procedures, announced by ministry spokesman Brigadier General Muqdad Miri. According to a statement, "All restaurants, cafes, malls, and shopping areas will remain open, as will all other facilities, with Ramadan activities continuing in Baghdad and the provinces from Iftar until suhoor." Miri also emphasized that full restrictions will be enforced during fasting hours while ensuring safe and smooth traffic for all citizens.
