Shafaq News
Below is a summary of keysecurity and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on January 18, 2026.
-Tribal Dispute Turns Fatal (Nineveh)
A man died from criticalinjuries sustained during a tribal clash between the Al-Bu Hamad and Al-Akidattribes in the Wadi Hajar area south of Mosul, while three others were wounded.
-Civilian Seriously Wounded in Armed Attack (Maysan)
Armed men attacked a civilianin the Al-Nidaa neighborhood of Maysan, inflicting life-threatening injuries. Securityforces launched an investigation.
-Girl Dies After Rabid Dog Attack (Nineveh)
A 12-year-old girl died afterbeing bitten by a rabid dog in Al-Qahtaniyah district, west of Nineveh.
-Father, Brother Arrested for Girl’s Killing (Baghdad)
Police arrested a father andbrother accused of killing a girl in eastern Baghdad after her body was founddumped near a landfill. Investigators classified the case as an alleged “honor”crime.
-Woman Arrested for Drowning Infant (Baghdad)
Security forces detained awoman accused of drowning her infant son in a water tank at their home north ofBaghdad, with the suspect citing psychological distress.
-Coalition Advisers Withdraw from Iraqi Bases (Baghdad)
Iraq’s Higher MilitaryCommission for Ending the Coalition Mission confirmed the completion of the withdrawal of US-led Coalitionadvisers from all military bases and command centers, transferring full controlof key facilities to Iraqi forces.
