Dana Taib Menmy

Dana Taib Menmy

Dana Taib Menmy

Dana is an investigative journalist and The New Arab's Iraq reporter. His work has appeared in Al-Monitor, Al Jazeera English, Middle East Eye, The National, among many other outlets.

Areas of focus: analysis on Iraq's politics, security, economy, human rights, minorities, women and environment. 

Follow him on Twitter: @danataibmenmy

Baghdad has urged the UN to review previously submitted complaints against Israel and ensure accountability for violations of international law.

21 November, 2024

Some death certificates even lacked causes of death, and others raised suspicions that executions may not align with official accounts.

20 November, 2024

The Iraqi leader met with key Kurdish officials, urging them to accelerate in forming a government to address pressing political and economic concerns.

14 November, 2024

Human rights groups have voiced growing alarm over Iran's escalating use of capital punishment, particularly against activists and ethnic minorities.

12 November, 2024

A leaked recording allegedly captures the top advisor discussing a $1m bribe for investment licences, sparking widespread controversy on social media platforms.

12 November, 2024

Sources indicate cabinet formation in Iraqi Kurdistan may be delayed until after Iraq's 2025 elections, highlighting the region's fragile political balance.

11 November, 2024

The council, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, has denied claims that Iraqi territory would be used as a staging ground for Iranian attacks.

08 November, 2024

Mixed reactions in Iraq as Trump readies his return to power, as hopes for stability clash with fears of economic strain and intensified pressure.

07 November, 2024

Though details are limited, analysts see the MoU as Iraq's cautious move toward diplomacy and security cooperation in a deeply polarised region.

06 November, 2024

Muqtada al-Sadr warns the Iraqi government against supporting a two-state solution, urging Arab unity and rejecting Israel’s legitimacy.

04 November, 2024