Mohamed Alhakim

Iraq Says No Sign of IS Chemical Weapons Use In Mosul

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Iraq’s UN envoy said Friday there was no evidence that the Islamic State group had used chemical weapons in the battle for Mosul. Ambassador Mohamed Alhakim said he conveyed the information to the United Nations after speaking with his government in Baghdad on Friday. “There is really no evidence that Daesh has used this chemical … Read more

Amal Clooney Urges Iraq To Allow Probe of IS Crimes

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Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney on Thursday urged Iraq to agree to a UN investigation of atrocities committed by the Islamic State group and bring those responsible for crimes to justice. Clooney, who represents Yazidi women who escaped from IS enslavement, was addressing UN member-states for the second time in six months to appeal for … Read more