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Australian Engineer Released from Iraqi Detention

Updated 2026-10-12 03:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Iraqi authorities have allowed Robert Pether, an Australian engineer detained in 2021, to leave Baghdad. The foreign minister welcomed the decision, bringing hope to his family.

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Robert Pether was detained in Iraq in 2021 and his family feared he would die in jail. Now he’s coming home

Australian foreign minister welcomes Iraqi government’s decision to allow engineer to leave BaghdadFollow our Australia

2026-10-12 02:58 UTC