Trump administration sanctions four Iraqis for rights abuses, corruption

The United States has sanctioned two Iraqi militia leaders and two former governors for human rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions target any property they own or have an interest in that is within the United States or under the control of "US persons". The United States has sanctioned two Iraqi militia leaders and two former governors for human rights abuses and corruption. The sanctions target any property they own or have an interest in that is within the United States or under the control of "US persons," as well as "any entities" in which they have a 50 per cent or greater stake, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.