Basra Fishermen Smuggle Subsidised Fuel
Petrol is draining out of Iraq’s southern borders at an alarming rate, but coast guards say they just don’t have the resources to curb smuggling.
6 Jun 06
Iran
Militants Cause Fuel Shortages
Renewed shortages in the capital result of insurgent sabotage.
1 Jun 06
Licensed Harassment
Women drivers face continual insults on the road, especially outside Kabul.
23 May 06
Halabjans Resent Lack of Investment
Stalled economic development has stirred unrest in this once-flourishing agricultural town.
22 May 06
Conspiracy of Silence Over HIV/AIDS
Health officials fear HIV may be spreading rapidly, but ignorance and denial cloud the issue.
18 May 06
Sunni Group Forces Boycott of Iranian Goods
Under threat of reprisals, shop owners in central Iraq are no longer selling Iranian products.
17 May 06
Blind Seek Dignity Through Education
Visually impaired Kurds face discrimination, but many are determined to learn despite the obstacles.
5 May 06
Fuel Shortages Frustrate Kurds
Angry motorists suspect corrupt officials of deliberately causing supply problems.
21 Apr 06
Iranian Azerbaijanis Move North
Growing numbers are moving from Iran to Azerbaijan, especially since the upsurge in tension between Washington and Tehran.
14 Apr 06
Halabja Protest Turns Violent
One person is killed as thousands voice their anger at authorities who they believe exploit their misery and do nothing to help them recover from Saddam’s gas attack.
4 Apr 06
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