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Erbil, Iraq – 01 April 2025 – UN-Habitat and the Government of Japan are pleased to announce the expansion of their collaborative efforts to support returnees and the most vulnerable people in Northern Iraq in close coordination with the Government of Iraq. With a new contribution from the Government of Japan to the Japan Village Project in Mosul, an additional 24 families will receive social housing units, increasing the village’s capacity to accommodate a total of 500 returnees in Ninewa Governorate. The initiative will continue to enhance the living conditions in the Rajm Hadeed Neighbourhood and its surroundings, thanks to the ongoing collaboration with Japanese and local private entities, such as TOYOTA Iraq and Sardar Group, under the Public-Private Partnerships. These entities are contributing to the complex by improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, and establishing community resources such as a library, public toilets and a multi-purpose sports court illuminated by solar panel streetlights. Furthermore, new awareness-raising activities will be conducted to better prepare 1,000 returnees for the effects of climate change in the region.

Baghdad, 3 April 2025 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) strongly condemns the attack that took place on 1 April 2025, targeting a gathering of Assyrian Christians in Duhok, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, during their celebration of “Akitu”, the Assyrian-Babylonian New Year. The attack resulted in two people being seriously injured and disrupted what was meant to be a peaceful and joyful religious celebration.

Baghdad, 4 April 2025 – Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to endanger lives in Iraq, with children among the most vulnerable. Over the past five years, at least 314 ,  children have been killed or injured by explosive ordnance, according to United Nations official reports.

Baghdad, 8 April 2025 - The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is following closely the case of an Iraqi national who died in unclear circumstances after being detained in Baghdad.

Diwaniyah, Iraq – 8 April 2025 – A new Women’s Protection Center has officially opened its doors in Diwaniyah today, supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and generously funded by the Government of France, in close collaboration with local authorities in Diwaniyah and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers – Iraqi Women’s Department.