Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul

Iraq: UN refugee agency sounds alarm for more support as fighting continues in Mosul

New York, June 3(Just Earth News): As heavy fighting continues to drive large numbers of people from Mosul, the United Nations refugee agency on Friday appealed for urgent support to meet the critical needs of vulnerable children, women and men displaced from and returning to the city.

by IBNS June 03, 2017

Mosul: Iraqi forces storm airport

Mosul: Iraqi forces storm airport

Mosul, Feb 23 (IBNS): In an attempt to retake Mosul from so-called Islamic State militants, Iraqi forces have attacked the airport in the city, media reports said on Friday.

by IBNS February 23, 2017

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Washington, Feb 2 (IBNS): Slamming former President Barack Obama, US President Donald Trump said he's going to study the 'dumb' Australian immigration deal agreed by the former government.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

Sushma Swaraj urges people to tweet about their problems, promises action

Sushma Swaraj urges people to tweet about their problems, promises action

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has urged people to tweet about their problems to the concerned embassy while alerting her, promising help.

by IBNS January 09, 2017

Iraq: UN-Habitat rehabilitates 123 conflict-damaged houses in Anbar Governorate

Iraq: UN-Habitat rehabilitates 123 conflict-damaged houses in Anbar Governorate

New York, Dec 28 (Just Earth News): As part of an urban recovery project in Iraq, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has renovated 123 damaged residential housing units in newly liberated areas so that their rightful owners can live in safety and with dignity.

by IBNS December 28, 2016

Iraq: UN condemns terrorist attack in Baghdad, warning of 'avenge' by ISIL

Iraq: UN condemns terrorist attack in Baghdad, warning of 'avenge' by ISIL

New York, July 4 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist bombing in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Sunday that reportedly killed more than 100 people in a busy shopping street an attack which the top UN official in that country described as an avenge by the terrorists of Da'esh who have suffered defeats at the battlefront.

by IBNS July 04, 2016

CIA triples estimate of ISIS fighters

CIA triples estimate of ISIS fighters

Washington, Sept 12 (IBNS) With US President Barack Obama vowing to 'destroy' ISIS militants, the CIA assessment has put the number of the group's fighters at 31,500 across Iraq and Syria.

by IBNS September 12, 2014

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