Rebaz Mahmood
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Those who voted in favour of the constitution because they felt there was no alternative were mistaken.
For one IWPR journalist, Iraqi Kurdish poll overshadowed by mystifying allegation of misconduct.
From cartoons to lectures on theology, CDs on religious themes are selling fast in the north of Iraq.
Drama about Kurdish struggle regarded as one of the region’s most successful TV productions.
One Iraqi Kurd’s hopes that life would improve after Saddam have largely been dashed.
Analysts believe Muslim extremists active in city which has mostly escaped the violence that has blighted rest of country.
Criminal cases in the Kurdish north of Iraq are increasingly being resolved through tribal mediation.
Local government officials have been sacked in an effort to tackle graft - but locals aren’t convinced.
Parties campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan are failing to win over cynical voters.
While some celebrated on the last day of campaigning, others hunkered down fearing violence in the days ahead.