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2025-08-21T08:11:20+00:00
Shafaq News – Erbil
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) expressed concern on Tuesday over the conviction of Kurdish journalist Shirwan Shirwani, who was sentenced to four and a half years in prison by the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19 August.
UNAMI, which attended the court session, said the ruling may be disproportionate and its application arbitrary. It noted that the court had failed to provide convincing reasoning regarding the “aggravating circumstances” that justified the sentence.
The mission underlined that the verdict remains subject to appeal and affirmed it would continue to monitor developments in the case.
UNAMI also recalled the Kurdistan Regional Government’s public commitments to uphold the rule of law and protect human rights, urging authorities in the Kurdistan Region to ensure all criminal proceedings are transparent and fair in line with both national and international standards.
UNAMI expresses concerns relating to the conviction of journalist Shirwan Shirwani in the Kurdistan Region of IraqThe United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) is concerned by the decision of the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19 August 2025 to sentence… pic.twitter.com/acD6LODK0D
— UNAMI (@UNIraq) August 21, 2025
Shirwani is the editor-in-chief of Ashur magazine and an active member of the human rights organization “17 Shubat.” His journalism has focused on government corruption in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. He has also participated in demonstrations advocating social and political rights.
Shirwani has faced multiple prosecutions in recent years. In 2021, he was sentenced to six years in prison along with four other activists in what became known as the “Badinan case,” related to protests in Al-Sulaymaniyah over delayed salary payments….
The Mohegan tribe has made it clear that they are very open to selling the Connecticut Sun. On Tuesday, August 19, ESPN reported that though the tribe has “presented multiple options” to WNBA leadership, a deal that everyone is happy with hasn’t been struck yet. And while several compelling options have been presented to the WNBA, the league is most interested in one: buying the team and moving it to a city of its choosing.
On August 7, a league official explained to Front Office Sports that despite the strong interest in bringing the team to Boston, no one from the city has put in a genuine expansion bid. “No groups from Boston applied for a team at that time and those other cities remain under consideration based on the extensive work they did as part of the expansion…
Josh Tapia scored two goals to help lead Wilkes-Barre Area past West Scranton, 5-0, in a nonleague boys soccer match Friday at West Scranton.
Diego leva had two assists for the Wolfpack and Robbie Miller added a goal and an assist.
Goals: WBA — Josh Tapia (Robbie Miller), 16:15. Tapia (Diego Leva), 49:43. Miller (Leva) 56:40. Javier Espinoza (Walther Garcia), 60:45. Johnny Mendola (Kleydert Perez), 76:20; Shots-corners: WBA 23-7, WS 5-5; Saves: Dylan Parry (WBA) 5.
Girls soccer
Ella Stambaugh scored five goals, and Ellie Kersey added one to lead Wyoming Seminary to a 6-0 victory over Old Forge in a nonleague game.
Gemma Ciravolo had seven saves to secure the shutout.
Goals: SEM — Stambaugh (Deluca), 2:47. Stambaugh, 6:54. Stambaugh (Kersey), 17:48. Stambaugh, 26:16. Stambaugh (Kersey), 33:55. Kersey (Butcher), 53:23; Saves: Ciravolo (SEM) 7.
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Andrew Nocito shot 38 to earn medalist honors and lead Pittston Area past Wilkes-Barre Area, 158-180, in a Wyoming Valley Conference golf match Friday at Fox Hill Country Club.
Noah Gluber shot 39 for the Patriots while Brady Gerrity shot 39 to lead the Wolfpack.
Pittston Area (158): Nocito 38, Gruber 39, Cook 40, Ruane 41, Bartorillo 41; Wilkes-Barre Area (180): Gerrity 39, Daugherty 46, Taylor 47, Thomas 48.
Dallas 160, Wyoming Area 165: At Fox Hill Country Club, Ryan Roman shot 37 to earn medalist honors and lead Dallas over Wyoming Area on Friday.
Mitchell Rusinchak shot a team-low 37 for Wyoming Area.
Dallas (160): Roman 37, La. Moser 39, Youngblood 42, Lo. Moser 42; Wyoming Area (165): Rusinchak 37, Yatsko 39, Hosier 44, Wesley 45.
Hazleton Area 174, Wyoming Seminary 175: At Sugarloaf, Troy Gaydos and Jayson Rush each shot 41 to help the Cougars defeat the Blue Knights on Friday.
Ayden Wilkinson led Seminary by shooting 41.
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UN: Iraq moves beyond dark past of violence
2025-08-21T13:01:56+00:00
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Dr. Mohamed Al-Hassan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), praised on Thursday, the resilience of Iraqis who have endured years of violence.
“Today, Iraq has moved beyond that dark past and is enjoying peace thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of all Iraqis,” Al-Hassan remarked, marking the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
Describing the occasion as a moment to honor victims across the country and recognize the courage of survivors, he highlighted that “justice knows no time limit, and human rights know no boundaries.”
— UNAMI (@UNIraq) August 21, 2025
Background on the occasion
The International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 and is observed annually on 21 August. The day is intended to recognize the rights and needs of victims, foster solidarity, and ensure that their voices are not forgotten.
For Iraq, the observance carries particular significance. The country has faced decades of extremist violence, from al-Qaeda bombings and sectarian conflict in the 2000s to the atrocities committed by the Islamic State group after 2014. These years of conflict left mass graves, displaced millions, and devastated entire communities.
This week’s commemorations focus on attacks that remain among the most emblematic of that era. On 19 August 2003, a truck bomb destroyed the UN Headquarters at the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, killing 22 people, including the UN’s top envoy, Sérgio Vieira de Mello. Six years later, on the same date, a massive explosion struck the Iraqi Foreign Ministry near the…
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Newswatch 16’s Melissa Steininger shares how an event aims to make the transition back into the classroom a little easier.
NANTICOKE, Pa. — Backpacks filled to the brim with everything for kids to kick-start the school year.
“It’s nice to give back to the community and help our families be successful. One less thing they have to worry about is school supplies,” said Ashley Williams, Early Intervention Program Specialist.
More than 200 families were expected to come through the door, just a few weeks before kids head back to class.
“Honestly, the day and age we’re in right now, the times we’re in. The help. The help is the most important thing,” said Susan Henry, Nanticoke.
It’s the second year of the backpack giveaway held at Luzerne County Community College.
28 vendors offering everything to start off the year right with sensory in mind.
The event focused on support for families of children with all abilities.
“We tend to find that a lot of those children need things like fidgets or extra tools in the classroom to help them be successful, so a lot of our vendors keep that in mind,” said Williams.
Hosted by Autism United, the event featured music, games, and even a quiet space for kids.
For parents, it offered connection. “To come here and see the different resources, getting to talk to everybody, and find out what they do for the community. Getting a pen or pencil is awesome, too. But that’s more valuable too, what they can offer everybody,” said Catherine Alonso, Nanticoke.
Making sure every child headed home with supplies and support for a successful school year ahead.
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