Talar Nadir

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Visually impaired Kurds face discrimination, but many are determined to learn despite the obstacles.

5 May 06

Voters sceptical despite an increase in monitors and promises from Kurdish leaders of clean elections.

14 Dec 05

Islamic group criticised for decision to leave the main Kurdish electoral bloc at a time when competition for votes is getting tougher.

3 Dec 05

Violence shocks a quiet Kurdish city unaccustomed to the violence seen elsewhere in Iraq.

24 Nov 05

Kurds are keen to vote for Iraq’s National Assembly, but many are too disillusioned to take part in the regional poll.

18 Nov 05

Organisers of poll fear Iraqi Kurdistan will lose its autonomy if local leaders become too deeply embroiled in Baghdad politics.

18 Nov 05

Parties in Iraqi Kurdistan accuse each other of election fraud.

18 Nov 05

Legal experts in Iraq say the protection of minority rights and ensuring political freedoms should top the country’s constitutional agenda.

18 Nov 05

Kurdish parties’ controversial claim on Kirkuk likely to be source of tension in post-election coalition building.

18 Nov 05

Women in Kurdistan fear Iraq’s new Shia elite will introduce religious law.

18 Nov 05

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