Jane Arraf appears in the following:
Freed From ISIS, Few Yazidis Return To Suffering Families, Many Remain Missing
Thursday, March 14, 2019
As ISIS loses territory and captives are rescued, broken Yazidi families hold out hope that their loved ones could still return.
News Brief: FAA Grounds 737 Max, Mueller Team Member Leaves
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The FAA has grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. as investigators probe the cause of the crash in Ethiopia. Also, new information suggests the special counsel's investigation is done.
Yazidis Tell Their Stories About Life Under ISIS
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Children who've forgotten their native language and cultural identities and women repeatedly sold into slavery are among the Yazidis kidnapped by ISIS and now finding freedom.
After Finally Escaping ISIS Captivity, People Talk About Their Experiences
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
As the last ISIS remnants hold out in a small pocket of Syria, captured Yazidis have been among those struggling to get out.
Egyptian Christians Left With Nowhere To Pray But The Street
Friday, March 01, 2019
In the Egyptian province with the biggest percentage of Christians, the government has refused to grant permits for churches. Tens of thousands of people have nowhere to worship but the street.
In Iraq and Syria, What's Left Of ISIS?
Sunday, February 17, 2019
President Trump says ISIS is close to eradicated and is asking European allies to take back ISIS fighters captured in Syria. We assess the remaining ISIS presence in Syria and Iraq.
Trump Wants To Use Iraqi Base To Watch Iran. Now Iraqi Parties Want U.S. Forces Out
Friday, February 15, 2019
Parliamentary groups are pushing for a vote on the U.S. military presence in Iraq after President Trump said its Ain al-Asad base would serve as an Iran watch post.
Iraqi Troops React To Trump Comment Regarding Iran
Monday, February 04, 2019
Trump told CBS News that he would like to keep U.S. troops in Iraq to "watch Iran." The statement is causing a stir in Iraq, where roughly 6,000 Iraqi forces are stationed to help Iraq fight ISIS.
Remembering Lamia Al-Gailani, Pioneering Iraqi Archaeologist
Saturday, February 02, 2019
The noted Iraqi archaeologist died Jan. 18 in Jordan. She helped restore Iraq's national museum after it was looted in 2003 and specialized in the study of ancient cylinder seals.
Iraqi Has Returned To U.S. After ICE Deported Him Against Court Orders
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Muneer Subaihani says immigration agents told him he would be in jail for life if he didn't agree to be deported to Iraq. On Tuesday, in a rare event, he was admitted back into the U.S.
Why Trade Sanctions Against Iran Are Increasingly Hard For Iraq To Comply With
Thursday, January 17, 2019
After Secretary of State Pompeo went to Iraq to encourage the country to stop trading with Iran, an Iranian delegation arrived for a trade conference. The countries are deeply enmeshed in business.
As U.S. Troops Leave Syria, Allies Talk To Iraq About ISIS Fight
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The U.S. decision to pull troops from Syria has led to a scramble in neighboring Iraq, where the French foreign minister and Jordan's king visited to see how the region has to adjust.
Pompeo To Outline U.S.' Middle East Policy During Speech In Egypt
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's extensive trip to the Middle East takes him to Egypt. He is going to use the visit to give a speech in which he's expected to focus on U.S. policy for the region.
Pompeo Visits Iraqi Leaders In Baghdad
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Iraqi leaders in Baghdad on Wednesday, an unannounced stop on his trip to the Middle East.
A U.S. Commander Went For A Rare Stroll In Baghdad. Many Iraqis Just Shrugged
Monday, January 07, 2019
For the first time in years, an American military general walked the streets of Baghdad. Some Iraqis seemed to ignore it, while others decried it as a violation of national sovereignty.
A U.S. General Walks Baghdad Streets For The First Time In Years
Sunday, January 06, 2019
It's been several years since a U.S. commander has stepped foot in downtown Baghdad. But this past week, one U.S. Marine general walked the city streets with his Iraqi counterparts.
American General Walks Around Downtown Baghdad For First Time In Years
Friday, January 04, 2019
For the first time in years, a U.S. general walked the streets of downtown Baghdad with his Iraqi counterparts on Friday.
Damaged House In Mosul's Old City Is Remnant Of Old Synagogue
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
An Iraqi man walks us through his war-scarred home in Mosul — a home that used to be a synagogue when the Iraqi city had a vibrant Jewish population.
The Walls Around Baghdad's Green Zone Are Coming Down, Despite Continued Danger
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Iraq's new prime minister is trying to signal that Baghdad is safer than it once was, by dismantling walls around the Green Zone government district. But the country still faces considerable danger.
Iraqi And U.S. Militaries Step Up Operations In Iraq Against ISIS
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
In Iraq, ISIS was forced from cities and towns over a year ago and largely defeated. But U.S. and Iraqi forces are still trying to track down the remnants of the group in remote areas.