Category: World

When it comes to protecting trafficking survivors, Iraq’s system is far from robust. According to the 2024 TIP report, the government referred only 67 identified victims to its own shelters, … Read More

Even as Iraq rolls out national action plans and committees to prevent trafficking, its prevention efforts feel disconnected from the real risks on the ground. The U.S. report and local … Read More

Arrests for trafficking in Iraq are rising, but convictions and punishment tell a more complicated story. While 636 people were arrested in 2023, only 184 were convicted. (Iraqi News) That’s … Read More

The U.S. TIP report signals a rise in victim identification in Iraq — but a closer look reveals how many remain trapped in the shadows. According to the 2024 report, … Read More

The U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report keeps Iraq at Tier 2, praising Baghdad’s “significant efforts” — but for KurdFile, this feels more like a veneer than … Read More

Iraq – KurdFile Media A young Iraqi psychiatrist, Dr. Ban Ziyad from Basra, has become the latest victim of violence linked to Hashd al-Shaabi. While evidence points to murder, the … Read More

London, KurdFile – In a significant move targeting transnational human trafficking networks, the British government has announced its first global sanctions specifically aimed at people-smuggling operations with particular focus on … Read More

Dr Rebwar Fatah In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military installations, and reportedly killing senior Revolutionary Guard … Read More