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Assassinations of Activists Raise Safety Concerns in Iraq

4/21/2026

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In late 2025, Dr. Ban Ziad Tariq, a Basra-based psychiatrist, was killed and labeled a suicide.
The death sparked public outrage and raised questions about safety for medical professionals.
Activists including Suha say they fear for their safety and have altered their public personas.
Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist, was assassinated in March 2026, following a series of attacks on female advocates in Iraq.

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Story summary

In late 2025, Dr. Ban Ziad Tariq, a Basra-based psychiatrist, was killed and labeled a suicide.
The death sparked public outrage and raised questions about safety for medical professionals.
Activists including Suha say they fear for their safety and have altered their public personas.
Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist, was assassinated in March 2026, following a series of attacks on female advocates in Iraq.