Mariwan Hama-Saeed

Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat

Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.

Iraqi Media Freedoms Under Threat

Kurdish Press: Still a Long Way to Go

Iraqi Kurdistan enjoys a vibrant media scene, but it remains beset with a multitude of problems.

Iraqi Activists Hailed in Wake of Honour Killing Case

Kurdish women activists campaigned for extradition to London of two men involved in the killing of their cousin.

Halabja's Unfinished Business

Experts Urge Power-Sharing for Kirkuk

But Kurds in no mood to give up on demand for referendum on province’s fate.

Kurds Finally Get Anfal Reckoning

Saddam and his henchmen go on trial for their role in notorious military operation nearly 20 years ago.

Kurdish Banks Slowly Win Trust

In a cash-based society, convincing Kurds to trust their savings to banks is still an uphill battle.

Halabjans Resent Lack of Investment

Stalled economic development has stirred unrest in this once-flourishing agricultural town.

Kurds Celebrate Ascent of “Uncle Jalal”

The hometown of Jalal Talabani was the scene of rapturous celebrations after he was named as Iraqi president.