Qassim Khidhir

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Protesters wearing bandages crossing their mouths stand holding up signs showing the faces of two slain journalists captioned in Arabic "martyrs of the word" during an anti-government demonstration, also calling for freedom of the press, in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on January 17, 2020.

Protesters wearing bandages crossing their mouths stand holding up signs showing the faces of two slain journalists captioned in Arabic "martyrs of the word" during an anti-government demonstration, also calling for freedom of the press, in the southern Iraqi city of Basra on January 17, 2020. © Hussein FALEH / AFP via Getty Images

Iraq: Radio Stations Fear for Future

Hard-won freedoms may be at risk if outlets attempt to hold politicians and officials to account.

1 May 21

Yazidi refugees celebrate news of the liberation of Sinjar from ISIS extremists, while at a refugee camp on November 13, 2015 in Derek, Rojava, Syria. The Islamic State captured Sinjar in August 2014, killing many and sexually enslaving thousands of Yazidi women.

Yazidi refugees celebrate news of the liberation of Sinjar from ISIS extremists, while at a refugee camp on November 13, 2015 in Derek, Rojava, Syria. The Islamic State captured Sinjar in August 2014, killing many and sexually enslaving thousands of Yazidi women. © John Moore/Getty Images

Iraq: Justice for Survivors as Activists Overturn Taboos

“They think being a good woman means you must be silent.”

8 Mar 21

Mixed Fortunes of Yazidis in New Iraq

They’ve better opportunities than they did under Saddam, but have become the target of insurgents.

14 Jan 09

Mosul Reduced to Ghost Town

IWPR-trained reporter returns to find grim, desolate city, barely recognisable from the “fabulous” place he last visited 12 years ago.

8 Jan 09

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