The Latest Breaking News from Mahmoud Abdelwahed

PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye

Fighters from PKK begin symbolic disarmament in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region, ending decades-long battle with Turkiye.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2025

Syrian business owners welcome EU’s lifting of sanctions

Syrians are hoping sanctions relief will help boost investment, reconstruction after more than a decade of civil war.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025

One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq

Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.

Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024

Rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as Iraq parliament meets

Parliament convenes for vote to elect a new president after several rockets land in and around the fortified area.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2022

Thousands in Iraq demand regime change after Shia factions clash

Protesters affiliated to 2019 protest movement demand political change after deadly clashes between main Shia factions.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2022

Iraqi capital Baghdad wakes up to gunfire after night of violence

Violence has left at least 30 dead, as fighting between supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr and his rivals continues.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2022

Thousands of al-Sadr supporters gather for mass prayer in Baghdad

Worshippers converge on a vast square inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, home to government and diplomatic buildings.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022

Tensions soar as rival protests take place near Iraqi parliament

Thousands of al-Sadr supporters resume their sit-in inside parliament in Baghdad as counter-protests take place nearby.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022

Iraqi protesters storm parliament for second time in a week

Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr occupy parliament to prevent the nomination of a new PM.

Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2022