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This particular Mosul orphanage holds 18 children under the age of 6, some of them the abandoned children of Yazidi women kidnapped by Islamic State fighters. Jane Arraf/NPR hide caption

On Saturday a federal judge ruled an American detainee, held for three months in Iraq by the U.S. military without charge, has the right to counsel. In this 2008 photo, detainees are seen through the door of their cell at the U.S. detention facility at Camp Cropper in Baghdad, Iraq. Maya Alleruzzo/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption

Civil defense workers carrying the body of a civilian retrieved from the rubble of a house destroyed in airstrike. They've collected almost 1,500 bodies so far in west Mosul many of them women and children and are still finding casualties. Jane Arraf/NPR hide caption

Thousands of Iraqi soldiers in Baghdad take part in a training exercise in 2015. On Saturday, the Iraqi prime minister announced its war on the Islamic State group was over, after more than three years of fighting. ALI AL-SAADI/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

The U.S.-led Operation Inherent Resolve coalition says it currently has nearly 700 open cases of strikes that were reported to have killed civilians. A coalition airstrike is seen here in Mosul, Iraq, this past July. Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Kawkab walks with a social worker in the Dabaga camp for displaced Iraqis. Kawkab says she was seven or eight when she saw ISIS militants shoot her mother dead. "They shot her with an assault rifle," she says. "They shot her and she died and they threw her off the bridge. I asked them, 'Why did you kill her? She's my mother. She didn't do anything.'" Jane Arraf/NPR hide caption

Masoud Barzani stepped down last week as president of Iraq's Kurdistan regional government. The independence referendum he pushed through resulted in a military attack by Iraqi forces. But, he tells NPR, "I am very proud that we have given the opportunity for the Kurdish people to express their vote." He says the region will reassess its relationship with the U.S. Jane Arraf/NPR hide caption

In Iraq, masgouf is part of the national cuisine, but it's getting harder to find as the country still reels from war, sanctions, water quality and economic problems. Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

A view on Mosul's Old City, taken shortly before Iraqi forces retook the city. Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Mustafa Ahmed walks near home on the outskirts of Fallujah. As a baby, he was severely injured during the battle to liberate Fallujah from al-Qaida. His leg was amputated and he later received medical treatment in Portland, Oregon. Jane Arraf/NPR hide caption

A portrait of Kurdish President Massud Barzani looks out over Alqosh, Iraq. Chris McGrath/Getty Images hide caption

Iraqi security forces advancing Thursday towards the town of Faysh Khabur, which is located on the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region. Ahmad al-Rubaye /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Photos of Kurdish president Masoud Barzani hang Wednesday on the walls of the central bazaar in Irbil, Iraq. Felipe Dana/AP hide caption

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Over the centuries, numerous empires dominated Mesopotamia, the fertile land we now call Iraq. Located between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, its capital city of Baghdad was at one time the most significant commercial and cultural center in the entire Muslim world.

Dozens of invasions and wars followed, and in 1638, the Ottoman Turks conquered it.The Ottomans controlled Iraq until the onset of World War I, at which point they were pushed out of the country by the United Kingdom after having sided with Germany and the Central Powers.

Post-war, the League of Nations granted the United Kingdom authority over Mesopotamia and Palestine, and on November 11, 1920 the Mesopotamian region became known as the Sate of Iraq.

During the British occupation of Iraq, widespread tension erupted between the Shi'ites and Kurds as the two fought for independence. In an attempt to improve conditions, Britain replaced the civil commissioner in Baghdad with Sir Percy Cox who managed to subdue the uprising.

In 1932, a decade after Turkey's defeat in World War I, Iraq became an independent kingdom.

The Iraqi regime was briefly eradicated during World War II by the Golden Square officers, led by Rashid Al, before being destroyed by the Allied forces and becoming a base for allied attacks.

Following World War II, Iraq became a founding member of the Arab League and joined the United Nations.

An uprising broke out in 1948, and protests were widespread and violent throughout Baghdad. However, the disorder quickly subdued at the onset of the Arab-Israeli War between the State of Israel and their Arab neighbors.

Iraq claimed jurisdiction over Kuwait in 1961 after the country gained independence from Britain, and instability was quick to follow.

Kurdish nationalist leader, Mustafa Barzani began asserting control in the northern reaches of Iraq, sparking the First Kurdish Iraqi War.

A peace plan was announced in 1970 following the aftermath of the Kurdish Iraqi War permitting an extended level of autonomy for the Kurdish. Unfortunately this moment of peace was short-lived, and by 1974 the Second Kurdish Iraqi War broke out lasting until 1975.

Shortly after the Arab-Israeli war concluded in 1979, the Baath Party took control of the country, and after overthrowing Ahmed Hasan Al-Bakr (his close friend and leader of his party), Saddam Hussein gained control as Iraq's newest President.

In the 1980s, Iraq declared war on its neighbor Iran, and the conflict lasted eight years.

Tens of thousands died, many were victims of the chemical weapons introduced by Iraq. The economic loss to Iraq was estimated at more than $100 billion.

When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, provoked by the long standing territorial dispute between the two countries, the Gulf War began, and their forces were quickly defeated by a military coalition.

Today, after the U. S.-led invasion in March of 2003, the Hussein power base is gone, and Iraq is in transition. Unfortunately, the country's future is uncertain. There is continued political and religious tension, constant terrorist attacks and the Iraquis struggle to eke out an existence.

Iraq is currently considered to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Due to these conditions, travel to Iraq at this time is dangerous and unpredictable.

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4 January, 2018 | Security & Emergency Messages

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand,

22 December, 2017 | Charge DAffaires, Events, News

Ramadi is firmly on the path to recovery and stabilization. It is an honor to be visiting this city at this important moment in history.

21 December, 2017 | Charge DAffaires, Events, News

U.S. Embassy Charg dAffaires Joey Hood visited Ramadi on December 21 at the invitation of Governor Halbousi. In meetings with the governor and sheiks from

20 December, 2017 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

U.S. Mission Iraq advises its citizens that protests in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region turned violent on December 18 and 19, leading to deaths and injuries.

20 December, 2017 | Press Releases

The United States supports freedom of expression in Iraq as a key component of the countrys democratic foundation, as enshrined in the Iraqi Constitution. We

19 December, 2017 | News, Press Releases

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC December 18, 2017 The United States faces a 21st century global environment that presents

12 December, 2017 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

USAID Counselor Thomas H. Staal, a former USAID Iraq Mission Director and now one of the agencys top officials, returned to Iraq December 5-10 to

11 December, 2017 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The Special Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia, Knox Thames, returned to Iraq November

9 December, 2017 | Ambassador, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

8 December, 2017 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

The U.S. Embassy is expanding its temporary movement restriction to include movements both inside and outside the international zone in response to the recent announcement

7 December, 2017 | Security & Emergency Messages

The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel may spark violent protests. In response, the U.S. Embassy has temporarily

6 December, 2017 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv

3 December, 2017 | Events, News, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Ambassador Silliman joined other distinguished guests and speakers at the Iraq Banking and Investment Summit on December 2. The Ambassador spoke about the need to

28 November, 2017 | Press Releases

The Embassy of the United States in Baghdad strongly condemns the terrorist attack and suicide bombing, for which ISIS claimed responsibility, yesterday in Nahrawan, southeast

27 November, 2017 | Press Releases, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The U.S. Embassy reiterates the U.S. Governments support for the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of people displaced by the military operations to defeat ISIS.

22 November, 2017 | Press Releases, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The United States Embassy in Baghdad strongly condemns the cowardly car bomb attack in a Tuz Khurmatu vegetable market yesterday that killed more than 20

13 November, 2017 | News, Press Releases, Public Affairs

STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON The United States expresses its sincere condolences to all of those affected by the earthquake in Iran and Iraq. We

13 November, 2017 | News, Press Releases, U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

The United States Mission in Iraq expresses its deepest condolences on the death of Iraqi Security Forces service members in a helicopter training accident in

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1-5-2018 Guest Guru Dahl68 ...It was interesting to me that no one had mentioned this yet since this includes the IQD. Under EO 13303, all of these financial instruments (including the IQD) and execution thereof, were regulated as "null and void." Under EO 13668, these prohibitions and protections were removed. IMO, the federal regulations associated with Iraq are now caught up and current. Considering the recent lifting of UN Sanctions, and also the UST's connection to the IMF, it looks like a green light to the IMF and CBI to proceed, understanding that the UST has significant influence over the IMF. [Post 2 of 3]

1-3-2018 NewshoundGuru Adam Montana [... it's been 12-13 years and Iraq seems to be dragging their feet!] Regarding them "dragging their feet", I care not one iota how long they have been building up to this... all that matters is the direction it's going and the final destination.

1-5-2018 Guest Guru Dahl68 Yesterday, I contacted the United States Treasury (UST), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation. Essentially, the OFAC office responded that the amendment simply codified and implemented Executive Order (EO) 13668, which was signed back on May 27, 2014. Transactions with Iraq are allowed; There were, and are, a number of EO's that have been promulgated since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in the 1990's. These include EO 13303, 13315, 13350, 13364, 13438, and 13368. All of these EO's are codified and implemented by the UST at 31 CFR Part 576, The Iraq Stabilization and Insurgency Sanctions Regulations. The last EO signed by President Obama (13368) in 2014 removed the prohibitions put in place by EO 13303. Specifically, and of interest IMO, is 31CFR 576.206(a)(3), which refers to, "Any accounts, assets, investments, or any other property of any kind owned by, belonging to, or held by the Central Bank of Iraq, or held, maintained, or otherwise controlled by any financial institution of any kind in the name of, on behalf of, or otherwise for the Central Bank of Iraq."[Post 1 of 3]1-5-2018 Intel Guru Bruce We had information that was indicating we were pretty much there and ready to start yesterday [Wednesday]. I think there are several fractions that are involved in this. Subsequently, the timing for this is looking good for early next week. I hate to be somebody to put this off. I try to look at things day by day. Things do change. Our Treasury has released Iraq for them to post their new dinar Iraqi rate tomorrow [Friday]evening our time in the United States. That would be Saturday early am in Iraq. They should have the new rate posted. They need that posted by then because we have 17 different nations with companies representing those countries coming to Iraq to sign off on their contracts at the new rate for the dinar. The CBI website everything should show early Saturday morning Iraqi time.

1-5-2018 Newshound Guru tman23 They can't pass the budget because it is in violation of the constitution........AND THEY CAN'T GET OUT OF THEIR OWN WAY......IMF TOLD THEM KURDS 17% OF THE BUDGET........YOU WAITING ON SOMEBODY IT IS ABADI !!!!!!!!!! He right now is the delay to progress ............ BUT so many will praise him as being the good guy LOL...STILL WAITING ON THE GOING AFTER THE CORRUPT........BLA BLA BLAH .......ONLY IF THEY ARE NOT SHIITE....... Abadi is the problem !!

1-5-2018 Newshound Guru Breitling There is an article out there from one of the gurus talking about how the US Treasury in conjunction with Iraq and the reason there is a delay in the revaluation is because the UST is working with the CBI so they can put the Iraqi dinar on the FOREX. No. Unfortunately the UST has nothing to do with the FOREX and neither does the CBI. The FOREX is not regulated by the United States of AmericaThere are only 8 currencies traded on the FOREXI guess they can post the value on the FOREX, but you can pull up the value anywhere. So its kind of ridiculousit doesnt fit. It just doesnt work this way. The UST has noting to do with it what so ever. The UST doesnt even control the value of the US dollarso that doesnt make any sense.

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1-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Bluedog...AT ANY POINT THIS IS COMING DOWN TO LOOKING STUPID FOR SURE AND TELLING ME WE ARE NEARING THE GOAL LINE...IN A SPLIT SECOND OF A RATE CHANGE THE BUDGET WILL ADJUST NO BIG DEAL COUNTRIES DEAL WITH THAT OFTEN...NO PROBLEM THE TALK OF THE KURDS WORRIED ABOUT WHAT PERCENT THEY GET HAS BEEN DECIDED...AND I CALL IT A "DOG AND PONY SHOW" TILL THE TIMING IS CORRECT...THE WORLD INVESTORS AND KUWAIT HAVE A GUN TO IRAQIS HEAD RIGHT NOW "IN THEORY"...AS YOU ALL KNOW THE TRIGGER FINGER IS QUIVERING. 2018 BUDGET IS LIKE LOOKING IN YOUR REAR VIEW MIRROR...TO THE IRAQI PEOPLE A DINAR IS A DINAR TO US BIG DEAL THEY JUST RECEIVE BETTER POWER IN BUYING POWER...INVESTORS WILL BE THRILLED WITH THE INCREASE... [post 2 of 2]

1-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Bluedog IMO...LETS REALIZE THE IRAQI PEOPLE NEED THE HCL FUNDING TO THEIR FAMILIES AND THAT IS A RIDER IN THE BUDGET...ABADI CAN USE THIS BUDGET AS IS...OIL REVENUES NO PROBLEM READY TO LAUNCH...IMO...CAUSE THE CBI HAS NOT HANDED THEM THE GOLDEN PLATTER WITH THE RATE YET... BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE CONTROL. SO IT'S A PULL AND SHOVE BACK AND FORTH...TILL THE RATE IS EXPOSED AND AS IN 2017 THEY RAN WITH A BUDGET UNAPPROVED SO WHY NOT NOW IN 2018...WELL BECAUSE THE INVESTORS STARE INTO THE GREEN ZONE TILL THIS IS COMPLETED... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

1-4-2018 NewshoundGuru Adam Montana [Does an official HCLneed to be in place before they can RV or do they have enough agreements etc. in place now?] ...it's my opinion that HCL first is the most clear path to RV, but... that's alsoa possible huge investing trigger from outside sources, so it's possible that a significant change in value will be timed to happen simultaneous with an RV in order to prevent mass speculation. The amount of money we little guys have in this is tiny, even counting some of the $ multi million USD investments that I personally know about. But they certainly wouldn't want to instigate more speculation, so I completely expect the change in value to be quick and certain, without any warning.

1-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat The CBI has put in a request to re-instate the IQD. The CBI does NOT have the power to run all the technical software to roll it outThis is under contract under the US Treasury. A delay - BECAUSE THE US TREASURY HAS NOT YET DONE ITs PART IT THE ROLE OF RE-INSTATING THE IRAQ DINAR and rolling it out to the exchanges worldwide. But like I told everyone it could take weeks before this rollout occurs after the re-instatement is signed off. [Post 2 of 2]

1-4-2018 Intel Guru Frank26 ON THE 7TH/8TH IRAQ WILL MEET WITH IMF AGAIN, MONETARY REFORM...ON THE 8TH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT - BANKS AROUND THE WORLD DO A SOFTWARE UPDATE...THERE SHOULD BE A 72 HOUR WAIT, SO ON THE 9TH TO THE 11TH A WINDOW WILL OPEN UP FOR IRAQ TO SHOW A RATE...FROM THE 12TH ON WE WILL BE WATCHING EVERY BREATH OF THE CBI...

1-4-2018 Intel Guru RayRen There is no push to get lower denominations out of ATMs because Iraq wants their people to use their cards rather than paper money. So they are working on getting the citizens more acclimated to using their cards, and making them aware that the ATMs are available for cash when they need it. Banking institutions here on excited, alert, and ready or at least thats what they are telling usIraq is done, although the CBI has yet to change its rate in public.

1-4-2018 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: PARLIAMENTARY FINANCE PREPARES THE CURRENCY AUCTION FROM THE DOORS OF CORRUPTION Quote: THE SALE OF THE CURRENCY HAS BECOME A PLACE TO STEAL THE DOLLAR AND THE SMUGGLING OF CURRENCY ABROAD, so now we get an article advising the CBI to close the currency auctions downHow can they do this without a re-instatement of the currency? The auctions is the mechanism to which they use to convert dinars to dollars to pay foreign remittances. So, unless they can once again use dinar openly, there has to be some means to convert. FACT- we know that now that Chapter VII is fully gone and the CBI can do what it wants with its currency and does not have to stay under this auction program any longer. So further use of the auctions is purely the decision of the CBI. So why are they still using the process then? I will tell you [Post 1 of 2]

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What caused the current crisis in Iraq?

After the invasion by coalition forces in 2003, Iraq began fracturing along sectarian lines, ushering in a period of violence and displacement. After war broke out in neighboring Syria in 2011, ISIS took advantage of societal tensions and grievances in the region.

ISIS captured parts of Anbar in 2013, then swept through Sinjar and Mosul in a brutal 2014 campaign that forced scores to flee their homes. Over 3 million Iraqis now live in harsh conditions in camps and unfamiliar towns, with limited access to schools or jobs.

Thousands of Iraqis remain in desperate need of shelter, food, water and safety because of ongoing conflict and economic chaos.

Families have been displaced as many as two or three times. Traumatized children are packed into overcrowded schools or work on the streets to help support their families. Girls are particularly vulnerable and at risk for abuse and early marriage.

Syrian refugees who have lived for years in camps inside Iraq face dwindling services and support. As options run out, some choose to make the dangerous journey to Europe, or even to return to war-torn Syria.

The retaking of MosulIraq's second largest citydoes not mean an automatic end to the suffering of the 1.5 million people who spent more than two years living under harsh ISIS rule.

Despite the June 29 declaration, ISIS still controls some areas in the Old City of Mosul and ongoing fighting will continue to threaten the lives of civilians.

The IRC is working to help Mosul residents rebuild their lives by providing training and grants for new businesses, securing identity documents so people are able to access government services, and investing in education for children.

The IRCs mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.

We first began working in Iraq in 2003, providing humanitarian relief and recovery assistance to the most vulnerable and crisis-affected Iraqis. We also have provided emergency support to thousands of Syrians fleeing the civil war that began in 2011. The IRC now works in 13 out of 18 Iraqi governorates, with main offices in Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok. Specifically, the IRC:

The IRCs work in Iraq is more critical than ever as conflict continues and large numbers of people remain at risk. We pledge to put the needs of those most affected by crisis at the forefront of our efforts and to achieve measurable improvements in safety, power, education, and economic well-being.

Safety

The IRC will continue to provide emergency legal assistance and referrals for those in danger.

For those suffering from psychological trauma, we will offer support to promote healing.

We will also work to ensure equal outcomes for women and girls where they live, learn and work.

Power

The IRC will continue to document the state of peoples shelter, safety and rights, providing information and service referrals particularly to the most marginalized.

Our advocacy work in partnership with local and international groups will elevate the needs of Iraqis and Syrian refugees with policy makers and donors.

Education

The IRC is committed to expanding programs for Syrian and Iraqi children by providing specially trained teachers and safe classrooms.

We will also reduce class size and increase access to education by paying teacher incentives.

Economic wellbeing

The IRC will continue to provide cash assistance to vulnerable and uprooted families. We will also help Syrian refugees and displaced Iraqis find safe and legal work opportunities.

As in all our efforts, the IRC will strive to reach more people more quickly, increase the effectiveness of our work, listen to the concerns of those affected by our work, and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Download the IRC Iraq strategy action plan to learn more about our program priorities through 2020.

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