Hassan Abdulrazzak

1 month ago | middleeasteye.net | Nader Durgham |Hassan Abdulrazzak

The Iraqi government announced on Wednesday that it was opening an investigation into the recent attacks on Syrian workers in the country. Syrians in Iraq have reportedly been subjected to attacks by local armed groups over the past few days for their alleged support of Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his rebel group-turned-ruling party, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called the attacks a “shameful act of violence”.

2 months ago | middleeasteye.net | Azhar Al-Rubaie |Hassan Abdulrazzak

Swedish police have confirmed the killing of Iraqi refugee and anti-Islam activist Salwan Momika overnight on Wednesday. Momika, who was in his 40s and became famous for his regular Quran burning events, was shot dead according to Stockholm police. “Five people were arrested overnight in connection with the murder incident.” Anna Westberg from Stockholm police's media centre told Middle East Eye. “The police received the alarm at 11:11 PM.

Jan 21, 2025 | middleeasteye.net | Alex MacDonald |Hassan Abdulrazzak

A "sectarian" bill that could potentially legitimise child marriage in Iraq has passed into law reportedly without a vote in the parliament. The parliamentary website said "the proposal to amend the Personal Status Law" and "the second amendment of the general amnesty law" were both passed on Tuesday. MP Nour Nafe said the parliament passed the personal status law and the general amnesty "without a vote," saying MPs "did not raise their hands".

Dec 3, 2024 | middleeasteye.net | Hassan Abdulrazzak

When the invitation to attend the Baghdad International Theatre Festival arrived by email, I was so excited. One of the festival organisers had been in touch with me almost a year earlier to say I would be invited. However, it was only when I received the signed official letter that I felt the possibility of my going was becoming real. There was some confusion regarding whether I needed a visa or not.

Jun 7, 2024 | themarkaz.org | Hassan Abdulrazzak

An Iraqi playwright comments on the difficulties of writing about today’s violence in a climate of suspicion and censorship.. Hassan AbdulrazzakThe National Theatre was lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag but so far has remained silent about the genocide in Gaza. In fact, very few theatres or companies have issued statements in support of Palestinians.