Latest news with #MohammedShia'al-Sudani
Rudaw Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
PM Sudani welcomes new commander of anti-ISIS coalition
Also in Iraq Iraq cannot control militias attacking Kurdistan Region, says MP Iraq records 16 new cases of Crimean-Congo fever Iraqi parliament to convene on Kurdistan Region drone attacks Iraq arrests 40 over alleged baathist plots, sectarian incitement A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Monday received Kevin Lambert, the new commander of the US-led global coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS). They discussed the future of the coalition forces in the country. Lambert was part of a delegation which included the outgoing commander of the coalition, Kevin Leahy, and Commander of US Central Command, Michael Kurilla. During the meeting, they discussed the cooperation between Iraq and the coalition, its development over time, and preparations to transition to bilateral security partnerships with individual coalition member states, according to a statement from Sudani's office. Sudani 'stressed the importance of maintaining stability, avoiding triggers that could escalate conflicts, and upholding the sovereignty of states in accordance with UN charters, international resolutions, dialogue, and mutual understanding. He emphasized the need to activate diplomatic efforts and cooperation to reinforce security and stability in the region,' the statement added. The US-led coalition was formed in 2014 after Iraq formally requested international assistance to counter ISIS's rapid territorial gains in Iraq and Syria. In September 2024, Iraq and the United States announced a joint agreement to end the coalition's mission in Iraq by September 2025. Baghdad has repeatedly stressed that Iraq's current security environment is vastly improved and that Iraqi forces are capable of maintaining internal stability.
Rudaw Net
7 days ago
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraqi PM inaugurates Mosul airport on anniversary of city's liberation from ISIS
Also in Iraq At least 50 killed, dozens missing in Iraq shopping mall fire Cardinal Sako urges Iraqi PM to halt 'violations' against Christian sites in Najaf Senior KDP, PUK figures to meet Iraqi PM amid financial crisis Iraq's three presidencies condemn 'drone attacks' on Kurdistan oil fields A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani inaugurated Mosul International Airport on Wednesday, on the anniversary of the city's liberation from the Islamic State (ISIS). In a brief statement on X, Sudani's office confirmed the news, sharing pictures of the inauguration ceremony. Mosul, the capital of Iraq's northern Nineveh province, was captured by ISIS in June 2014 during the group's rapid expansion across Iraq and Syria. The airport was heavily damaged during the occupation, and the city was declared the capital of ISIS' so-called caliphate. Reconstruction of the airport began in August 2022 with a budget of around 200 billion Iraqi dinars (approximately $142.8 million). The reopening was initially set for June 10 to mark the anniversary of the airport's fall to ISIS - a symbolic gesture meant to 'send a message of defiance against terrorism,' said Mohammed Kakayi, head of Nineveh's provincial council security committee, in an interview with Rudaw in early June. He added that the ceremony was postponed due to the prime minister's crowded schedule. Originally established in 1920, the airport spans roughly 1,600 dunams. It marked a key milestone in early June when a plane completed the first test landing in over a decade. Nineveh Governor Abdulqadir al-Dakhil, who was aboard the test flight, called it 'historic' and 'long awaited.' Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), he confirmed that 'preparations for the inauguration of Mosul International Airport have been completed. 'The airport will officially open soon,' Dakhil then said. During its occupation of Mosul, ISIS imposed a harsh interpretation of Sharia law, carried out widespread human rights violations, and destroyed numerous religious and cultural sites. A major operation to retake the city began in October 2016, led by Iraqi forces with critical support from the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. Kurdish Peshmerga forces also played a vital role in the offensive, particularly in securing the eastern and northern flanks, clearing surrounding areas, and cutting off ISIS supply lines. Mosul International Airport was recaptured in February 2017, and the city was officially declared liberated on July 10 of the same year.
Malaysia Sun
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Iraqi military radar systems damaged during drone attacks
Xinhua 24 Jun 2025, 19:15 GMT+10 BAGHDAD, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Several suicide drones struck multiple Iraqi military sites and bases early Tuesday, which damaged radar systems at two bases, the Iraqi military said. Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, said in a statement that the attacks occurred between 2:15 a.m. (2315 GMT) and 3:45 a.m. (0045 GMT) local time, at the Camp Taji north of Baghdad and the Imam Ali Base in Dhi Qar province in southern Iraq. The attacks resulted in substantial damage to the radar systems at both bases but caused no human casualties, al-Numan said. Iraqi forces successfully repelled and thwarted all other attempted attacks on four additional sites across various locations, intercepting the drones and downing them before they could reach their intended targets, the statement added. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, also commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, ordered the formation of a high-level technical and intelligence committee to investigate the attacks and identify the perpetrators, al-Numan said.
Iraqi News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq ranks third in the world in combating drugs, Says Interior Ministry
Baghdad-INA The Ministry of Interior announced that it ranked third in the fight against drugs among 138 countries in the World Police Summit (WPS) rankings. "The Iraqi Ministry of Interior continues its work in combating drugs and psychoactive substances, and has become one of the ministries that competes with its counterparts in developed countries in this field,' Interior ministry stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA). "It ranked third among 138 countries and 205 governmental and non-governmental organizations, after India, which ranked first, Montenegro ranked second in WPS, organized by the Dubai Police in its fourth edition,' It added. "On this occasion, we affirm our commitment to continue combating this scourge and dismantling the international and local networks that trade in these drugs, through the strong support of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, and the continuous follow-up by the Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, as well as the support of the Iraqi judiciary, the Drug Enforcement Directorate will be vigilant against anyone who dares to enter the dark tunnel of drugs,' It continued.
Rudaw Net
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rudaw Net
Kurdish-directed ‘Said Effendi' to make historic debut at Cannes Festival
Also in Iraq More than a decade on, 2,500 Yazidis still missing after ISIS attack Iraqi university to launch AI programs Iraqi ministry says over 2,200 prisoners released under general amnesty law Iraq welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Sunday announced the selection of the 1956 film 'Said Effendi' to be featured in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's classic section. The film, a landmark of Iraqi cinema, was directed by renowned Kurdish filmmaker and screenwriter Kameran Hosni. A statement from the prime minister's office noted that the al-Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Committee for Iraqi Visual Memory, operating under Sudani's office, declares the film's participation at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. 'This historic selection - the first of its kind for Iraqi cinema - is the result of the Iraqi Cinematheque project, which seeks to revive Iraq's cinematic heritage and share it with the world,' the statement added. 'Said Effendi' is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Iraq's film history. Set in 1950s Baghdad, the social drama follows a humble and principled schoolteacher who, after moving to a new neighborhood with his family, encounters tensions and misunderstandings with his neighbors. The film explores themes of class, coexistence, and changing societal values in a rapidly modernizing Iraq. The film's inclusion in Cannes was made possible after its restoration by the French National Audiovisual Institute, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Iraq and the Cinémathèque Iraq project - a national initiative focused on digitizing, restoring, and preserving Iraqi cinema. 'Said Effendi is one of 104 Iraqi feature films, produced between the 1940s and early 2000s, that the Iraqi Cinematheque project aims to preserve and restore,' the statement noted. According to Hassan al-Sudani, an advisor to the Iraqi premier, the Baghdad government plans to expand the initiative beyond cinema to include restoration of Iraq's television and radio archives in upcoming projects.
