Documenting corruption in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Dr Rebwar Fatah Abstract This article examines patterns of external engagement with Kurdish populations in the Middle East through the lens of international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Drawing … Read More
Dr Rebwar Fatah This article seeks to examine whether acts reported to have occurred in the Aleppo neighbourhoods of Al-Ashrafiyah and Sheikh Maksoud, at a time when these areas were … Read More
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
