Foreign pilgrims would be allowed to arrive only by air, says official
Typically, millions of Shia Muslims from around the world flock to the golden-domed shrine of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
Enormous tents erected as usual to host pilgrims but with a new twist, an attempt at social distancing
New infections rise by about 3000 a day, with a total of nearly 140,000 cases, according to the health ministry
Baghdad confirms third death from COVID-19
Reports of forced confessions under torture and unfair trials for those executed are out.
Report says limited space is afforded to the media to tackle such issues