Nasir Kadhim
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People targeted on the road to Baghdad believe abductions and killings are reprisals for the trial in which Saddam Hussein is accused of massacring Dijail residents.
The government denies allegations that it is stepping up military operations so as to keep Sunni voters away from the polls.
Enterprising traders come up with solution for chronic shortages of drinking water.
Sunnis urge resignation of defence minister who threatened to target those who shelter insurgents.
City officials blame insurgent attacks on infrastructure for an outbreak of the disease in southwest Baghdad.
Lack of reliable electricity ups the pressure during exam time.
Car bomb fears prompt government to ban sales of vehicles favoured by the insurgents.
Security measures on key arterial route make life hard for those travelling north of the capital.
Blood is flowing again in the Sunni heartland – but this time it’s being donated by people who want to help injured Shia compatriots.