Security

As Iraq tries to rein in paramilitary groups, oil sector threats remain

Several armed groups say they will put their weapons under state control, but the most aggressive Iran-backed fighters remain outside the process.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (center front) attends a ceremony on June 14, 2026, to mark the 12th anniversary of the creation of the Popular Mobilization Forces. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

May 19, 2009

New violations at the Interior Ministry

Police implicated in gold robbery and killing, renewing fears state agency is involved in crimes.

May 8, 2009

Renewed violence spreads to oil sector

Iraqi oil industry targeted in violent attacks as oil development comes into focus.

Apr 30, 2009

Anbar police chief: we are ready for U.S. troop withdrawal

Niqash talks to Major General Tariq al-Asal on the future of security in what was once the hot spot of the insurgency in Iraq.

Apr 30, 2009

Baghdad nightlife revival

Many see going out as a simple act of defiance against the extremists.

Apr 30, 2009

Gay Iraqis face persecution

Hospitals in Baghdad are receiving a new type of victim these days: young men attacked for being gay.

Apr 1, 2009

State Dept. inspector releases Iraq oil report

Answers Dem. senators query of Bush admin. influence in Iraq oil deals.

Mar 24, 2009

Violence in split Arab-Kurdish city causes concern

McClatchy: Jalawla funeral bombing marks deadly Monday in Iraq.

Mar 22, 2009

Security force plan on hold

Budget cuts due to oil price drop jeopardize plans to add 66,000 new security personnel.

Mar 9, 2009

Iraq oil pipeline protection earns U.S. engineer honors

Plus: * Shahristani says low oil price warrants cut * Exxon Mobil leaning on Iraq investment * Women in Iraq * Iran-Iraq border dispute remains * Iraq's Agent Orange New physical barriers keeping would-be saboteurs from attacking Iraq's northern pipeline have led to increased oil exports. It's a major reason Elizabeth Burg, a U.S. Army […]

Feb 16, 2009

Security of Iraq oil expected to improve with Umm Qasr port revamp

Plus: *After the Istanbul meetings with international oil companies *Now Prime Minister Maliki takes charge *Electricity Ministry reaches out to Iran, Syria, Turkey counterparts *Obama calls Turkish leaders, talks include Iraq *Japan makes pre-loan visit to Basra *U.S. says Western investment incoming *Pres. Talabani's party in limbo *Much more The Iraqi Navy is paying the […]