Shafaq News
Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidentsreported across Iraq on April 29, 2026.
Drowning deaths (Dhi Qar)
Two individuals died after drowning in separate incidents inthe Al-Gharraf and Euphrates rivers in Al-Nasr district and Al-Akikasubdistrict.
Electrocution death (Dhi Qar)
A man died after being electrocuted by a water pump insidehis orchard in Al-Gharraf district, north of the province.
Armed dispute (Dhi Qar)
A man was injured during an armed altercation between anuncle and his nephew inside a café in Al-Shatra district. The attacker fled toan unknown location.
Terrorism arrest (Dhi Qar)
The Interior Ministry arrested a high-risk suspect wanted onterrorism charges in Dhi Qar. The suspect had been sentenced to death inabsentia and is wanted under multiple legal provisions.
Stabbing death (Kirkuk)
A woman was killed after being stabbed with a sharp objectinside a village in Al-Tun Kopri subdistrict, north of Kirkuk. The incident waslinked to previous family disputes.
Money exchange killing case (Diyala)
Security forces arrested the suspect accused of killing amoney exchange shop owner in Al-Zuhairat village. The suspect shot the victimafter a failed armed robbery attempt.
Prison death (Baghdad)
A former security officer convicted in a drug case diedinside Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad. Authorities attributed the death toelectrocution, while the family disputed the account and suspected foul play.