Security

Akkas gas field falters despite increasing power needs

Even as wartime supply disruptions push Iraq toward a summertime electricity crisis, the Akkas gas field is producing at a fraction of its potential.

Representatives of the Iraqi Oil Ministry and the U.S. company SLB gather in Baghdad on July 22, 2025, for the signing of a contract for the development of the Akkas gas field. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Jun 17, 2013

Oil police killed along export pipeline, workers kidnapped

In a bloody day in Iraq, six Oil Police members were killed and two drilling company workers were kidnapped amid widespread bomb attacks.

Jun 11, 2013

Kogas to keep Akkas project as Iraq reinforces security

Violence in Anbar province isn't deterring the Korea Gas Corp. as Iraq's security forces increase protection of the Akkas gas field.

Jun 10, 2013

Army brigade defects in disputed territories

More than 1,000 Iraqi Army troops in Tuz Khurmatu, the site of past Kurd-Arab violence, have defied their chain of command, refused to redeploy, and could soon formally join the Peshmerga.

May 21, 2013

Bombs, kidnappings, mistrust shake fragile nation

At least 65 people were killed Monday, as political divisions and sectarian tensions continue to feed violence throughout Iraq.

May 17, 2013

Iraq-Turkey Pipeline sabotage continues

Persistent bombings have continued to disrupt Iraq's northern export pipeline, with repairs delayed by security problems.

May 10, 2013

Poor security stalls pipeline repairs

Due to security problems, repair crews cannot fix Iraq's northern export pipeline, which shut down after a May 7 incident.

Apr 30, 2013

Kurdish troops advance on Kirkuk

As overstretched Iraqi forces struggle to counter a violent Sunni uprising, Kurdistan's military has taken aggressive new positions around Kirkuk.

Apr 25, 2013

Sectarian conflict ignites amidst protest crackdowns

Government forces battled Sunni militants and protesters across the country, as long-standing sectarian grievances threaten to combust into open warfare.

Apr 24, 2013

Violence escalates in protest clashes

Dozens were killed when Iraqi security forces cracked down on demonstrations and armed protesters fought back, sparking sectarian resentment and bloodshed across the country.

Apr 22, 2013

Qaiyarah well burning, spewing toxic gas

After attacks on both the Qaiyarah and Najmah oil fields, at least one well is burning while hydrogen sulfide gas threatens cleanup crews, local residents, and the environment.