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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

Over 151,000 Iraqi citizens acquired US currency at the official rate for travel but never left the country, the investigation revealed.

24 April, 2024

During Erdogan's last visit in 2011, Iraq and Turkey signed several strategic pacts regarding security, water and development. 

22 April, 2024

Following Sunday's rocket incident in Syria, Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies renewed attacks on US forces, describing such allegations as "fabricated."

22 April, 2024

Iraqi PM Sudani has faced criticism in the US for his inaction on Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov, who has been held for over a year by militias

21 April, 2024

Several pending issues, including PKK, water, and Iraqi oil export via Ceyhan port, are anticipated to be addressed during the visit.

19 April, 2024

Iraqi parliament nears vote on a bill criminalising same-sex relationships, facing criticism and scrutiny by Western countries and human rights organisations.

18 April, 2024

In July, Iraq and the US will evaluate military and ISIS risks to propose a timeline for ending the coalition's mission.

17 April, 2024

Biden reiterated his commitment to safeguarding US personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq. 

16 April, 2024

Iraq reopened its airspace and resumed flight operations at its airports on Sunday, following a temporary closure due to Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel.

14 April, 2024

Analysis: Amid the complexity of Iraqi politics, influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is stirring anticipation with a potential return to the fold.

10 April, 2024