Topic: Iraqi Police Service

Iraq withdrawal: A US unit prepares Mosul police for self-rule

As Iraq withdrawal looms in August, US readies police to confronts drugs, corruption, and insurgent clout in one of Iraq's most volatile cities.
07/09/2010 06:41 pm

Shiite pilgrims, Iraqi security forces undeterred by attacks

An Iraqi Army officer said in an interview that the planning for security this year was much more robust. But few female Shiite pilgrims were screened, and one killed 28 with a bomb hidden under her loose clothing.
07/08/2010 12:00 pm

What do Shiite pilgrims want? A new Iraq government.

The need for a new Iraq government was high on the minds of Shiite pilgrims who defied suffocating heat and suicide attacks as they headed toward a Baghdad shrine Wednesday. They are observing the death of an 8th-century imam.
07/07/2010 04:26 pm

As US troops leave, Iraqis fear prison torture will widen

Despite the Abu Ghraib scandal, US troops are now seen as protectors of human rights. Iraqis say they are being tortured in Iraqi secret prisons.
05/26/2010 01:15 pm

Taliban attack Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

An eight-hour firefight at Bagram Air Base killed an American contractor and injured nine US servicemen.
05/19/2010 05:26 pm

After Iraq election, Shiite parties announce alliance to form next government

In the wake of the disputed Iraq election, the two largest Shiite parties announced they are creating an alliance to lead the next government that leaves them just 4 votes shy of a parliamentary majority.
05/05/2010 04:51 pm

Baghdad bombings show Al Qaeda in Iraq still intent on sectarian violence

Although Iraqi and US officials say they've severely damaged Al Qaeda in Iraq, a series of new Baghdad bombings reveals the organization may be weaker but is still trying to spark tension between Sunnis and Shiites.
04/23/2010 03:06 pm

In Iraq, the Methboub family waits – and copes

The Methboub family, which the Monitor has followed since 2002, work to free a son from jail and anguish over a daughter’s soured marriage. They had little hope Sunday's election in Iraq would change their lives significantly.
03/08/2010 03:40 pm

Iraq election: Security forces vote early, smiling and proud

Though several more bombs underscored the persistent insurgent threat to the Iraq election, the attitude among security forces – many of whom couldn't safely wear their uniform in public three years ago – was light-hearted.
03/05/2010 05:59 pm

Iraq election: How will voters respond to suicide bombings?

Just days ahead of Iraq's election, three powerful suicide bombings killed at least 33 people Wednesday in the Diyala province northeast of Baghdad.
03/03/2010 12:48 pm

Terrorism & Security Iraq police and hospital attacked in triple suicide bombing ahead of Sunday election

A triple suicide bombing attacked Iraq police and a hospital killing at least 30 and wounding 40, defying heightened security and stoking sectarian fears ahead of the Iraq election scheduled for Sunday.
03/03/2010 08:36 am

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Iraq election: Will sectarian divisions limit turnout?

A week before the Iraq election, sectarian divisions and conspiracy theories are running wild and could limit turnout.
02/26/2010 12:23 pm

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In Iraq, banned Sunni candidates back in the race

A ban on hundreds of (mostly Sunni) candidates in Iraq was lifted Wednesday. The ban was reversed after senior Sunni politicians threatened to boycott the March 7 national election.
02/03/2010 03:20 pm

Iraq bombings: Gen. Odierno blames a changing Al Qaeda

On the second consecutive day of major suicide bombings in Iraq, top US Gen. Raymond Odierno says Al Qaeda in Iraq had changed focus in the past six months.
01/26/2010 12:38 pm

Iraq oil fields: European, Asian firms win first contracts

The development of two huge Iraq oil fields will significantly increase production and help the country recover from war.
12/11/2009 12:32 pm

Baghdad bombings: Iraqis at the scene blame political parties

Sunday's suicide bombings, which killed more than 130 people and wounding almost 600, targeted government ministries in what authorities say is a bid to disrupt upcoming parliamentary elections.
10/25/2009 01:00 am

Terrorism & Security Triple bombing kills scores in Iraq's Anbar Province

The attacks are sparking concerns of a return to violence in an area that was the epicenter of the Sunni insurgency until local tribal leaders allied with the US in late 2007.
10/12/2009 01:00 am

US exit strategy: Empower Iraqis

Officers are forging a new approach in the south, building trust with their Iraqi counterparts.
09/28/2009 01:00 am

Global News Blog Got whiskers? Iraqis will notice

US officers say that building relationships with Iraqi security forces includes doing small things as well as the bigger, more obvious ones.
09/28/2009 01:00 am

In Iraq's prisons, a culture of abuse

As the US speeds the transfer of detainees in its custody, many appear headed into a notoriously violent system. Inmates at Abu Ghraib rioted Thursday and Friday.
09/12/2009 01:00 am

Col. Brett Barkey responds to a Monitor news article

09/02/2009 01:00 am

Ramadi struggles to instill a rule of law

Attacks rise, but a new $21 million court has failed to convict any major suspects in six months. US Marines frustrated by shrinking role in key Iraqi city
08/21/2009 01:00 am