Dossier
Iraqi authorities
Coverage of Iraqi authorities in the Nexus archive.
- US citizen, released from Iraqi prison, alleges he’s been held in Turkey at US request
An American citizen recently released from an Iraqi prison is now detained in Turkey at the U.S. government's request. His lawyers argue he is in U.S. 'constructive custody' and seek his release, citing his 22 years in detention and allegations of unfair legal proceedings in Iraq.
- Powerful Iran-backed militias claim they’ll start handing in weapons to Iraqi authorities
Iran-backed militias Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Imam Ali Brigades announced plans to hand weapons to Iraqi authorities. This follows Iraq's newly-elected prime minister prioritizing a state monopoly on arms amid U.S. pressure.