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Iraq's Lessons for The Arab Spring
Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.
3 Nov 11
Iraqi Housing Crisis Beckons
Foreign investment needed to revive floundering social housing construction programme.
9 Aug 11
Passport Misery Highlights Iraqi Women's Plight
Female IWPR journalist planning to go abroad experiences extent of gender inequality in her country.
29 Jun 11
New Union Aims to Protect Iraqi Bloggers
Increasing intimidation prompts internet activists to join forces.
23 Jun 11
Iraqi Freedoms Threatened by Internet Restrictions
Online access remains a big problem for Iraqis, undermining their right to freedom on expression.
23 May 11
Sectarianism Stalls Key Iraqi Cabinet Appointments
Defence and interior ministry posts still vacant more than a year after Iraq’s parliamentary elections.
31 Mar 11
Minority Businesses Fear Alcohol Bans
Federal authorities lift prohibition, but Baghdad officials warn sales could be restricted in future.
17 Mar 11
Shia Clerics Oppose Baghdad Rally
Religious leaders join government in opposing central Baghdad demonstration.
24 Feb 11
Iraqis Enthused by Egypt Protests
But despite anger over ineffective government, there’s little sign of them emulating the North African revolts.
8 Feb 11
City of Contrasts
Some are less obvious than others as Sadr City undergoes cultural and economic change.
8 Feb 11
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