News - iraq
PODCAST: Robert Pether is homeless and living on a couch in Iraq - 14 weeks after prison release
His family are selling their house in Elphin and have sold their car, as they continue to fight his case.
Sep 16, 2025 12:15
Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq
Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.
Jun 6, 2025 09:18
Elphin's Robert Pether diagnosed with lung cancer
His wife, who lives in the north Roscommon town with their children, confirmed the news this evening.
May 5, 2025 22:24
Family of Robert Pether say his condition has deteriorated in recent days
Desree Pether says a scan of her husband's lung taken two days ago shows a worrying development.
May 2, 2025 13:24
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18
Roscommon resident in Iraqi jail facing serious health issues
His wife Desree says he's been in hospital three times over the past week and can barely walk.
Apr 22, 2025 13:50
PODCAST: Family may be forced to sell Elphin home - to fund Robert Pether's bid for freedom in Iraq
Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Mar 19, 2025 14:30
Hope's for release of Elphin resident imprisoned in Iraq take a blow
Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.
Jan 21, 2025 13:46
Roscommon resident renews calls for husbands release from Iraqui prison
The Australian born engineer had only moved to Ireland with his family and family a short time before being imprisoned in Iraq
May 22, 2023 14:14
Wife of imprisoned Roscommon man protesting outside Iraqi Embassy in London
Robert Pether's wife Desree, travelled to the UK earlier this week and today she's holding a peaceful demonstration outside the embassy seeking Robert's immediate release.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Wife of Elphin resident to hold protest outside Australian Embassy
The engineer has been jail since April of 2021 in tough conditions in Iraq.
Nov 18, 2022 07:43
Concerns raised over health of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq
Mr. Pether's detention has been branded as illegal by the UN.
Sep 7, 2022 13:43
Dail hears growing concern from Elphin resident jailed in Iraq
The engineer has spent months in a cramped jail in Iraq.
Jul 15, 2022 13:12
Seanad hears calls for release of Elphin resident from Iraqi prison
Robert's family are fighting to have him released immediately.
May 5, 2022 18:01Shannonside Newsletter
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