Baghdad, Iraq, 4 November 2018 - The Special Representative for Iraq of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, strongly condemns the cowardly bombings which targeted several residential areas of Baghdad and in Sadr City today, killing or injuring a number of civilians. The Special Representative extends his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
BAGHDAD 25 October 2018 – On 12 August 2018, an outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses was detected in Basra, which is believed to have resulted from widespread water supply problems. Various gastrointestinal symptoms, as abdominal pain, cramps, vomiting, and nausea, gas/bloating, diarrhea, and fever, were reported.
Baghdad, 28 December 2021 - UNICEF is deeply concerned by the media reports on the sexual violence suffered by a seven-year-old girl child in Baghdad, along with the kidnapping of her younger brother.
Baghdad, 29 October 2018– The Government of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed partnership agreement for USD 5M million to support stabilization and recovery in newly liberated areas in Iraq.
Baghdad, Iraq 29 October 2018 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warmly welcomes the generous 2018 contributions from the Government of the United States of America, which reached a cumulative total of US$ 128.8 million for Syrian refugees and internally displaced Iraqis. With the support of donors like the United States, UNHCR can continue to provide assistance to the millions of people who are still in need in Iraq.
As part of its support to enable communities returning home to have access to secondary health care services, the World Health Organization (WHO) has established and equipped a new emergency healthcare unit and an ambulance call center in Ana district in the west of Anbar governorate.
The Secretary-General congratulates Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi on his confirmation as Iraq’s Prime Minister and welcomes the announcement of the formation of a new Government and the adoption of a new ministerial programme within the constitutional timeframe. He encourages the Council of Representatives to consider suitable women for the ministerial positions yet to be filled.
