AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Fallout: Senegal ended Iraq’s World Cup run with a brutal 5-0 win in Toronto, scoring early through Habib Diarra, then punishing Iraq after a VAR-upgraded red card for Rebin Sulaka; Senegal added goals through Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (two), and Iliman Ndiaye, while Iraq coach Graham Arnold blamed defensive and individual mistakes and called the red “stupid.” Holy Month Tension: Iraqi fans faced a painful Muharram dilemma as the Senegal match landed right after Ashura, with reports of grief and restraint alongside celebration. Kurdistan Rights Push: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani renewed calls for Baghdad to compensate Anfal genocide victims, citing legal rulings that classify the campaign as genocide and crimes against humanity. Cultural Heritage: Iraq placed the 1,500-year-old Al-Aqiser Church on a priority restoration list, citing deterioration from neglect and climate change and noting funding is still needed. Security During Ashura: Iraq’s National Security Service arrested suspects in Baghdad and Karbala tied to ISIS ideology and sectarian incitement, and said Ashura security plans were implemented. Oil Politics: Iraq’s Oil Ministry said Opec is gradually restoring Iraq’s pre-war production allocations and denied any official plan to leave Opec, while the quota dispute continues to hang over exports.
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