Dorsa Jabbari

Medical school graduates and health workers have protested in Iraq’s capital over a shortage of equipment to tackle pandemic – and also a lack of jobs.

Human rights workers say at least 50 journalists and activists have been arrested as the regional government tries to prevent further pay protests.

Airline launches international arbitration against Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt for 2017 airspace ban.

Years of war have devastated the health system, with aid agencies saying nearly 50 percent of the facilities are out of service.

Demonstrators are angry after Rayshard Brooks was shot by officers after a struggle at a fast-food restaurant, and died later in hospital.

How an economic blockade spurred Qatar to push for the top spot in food security in the Middle East and North Africa.

While turnout has normally been low in the capital, in surrounding towns and villages it is often a different story.

Major-General Qassem Soleimani was killed in air strike ordered by United States President Donald Trump.

Violent protests sparked by lack of opportunities grip Iraq as demonstrators take to streets demanding political change.