Iraq

Iraqis Enthused by Egypt Protests

But despite anger over ineffective government, there’s little sign of them emulating the North African revolts.

City of Contrasts

Some are less obvious than others as Sadr City undergoes cultural and economic change.

Devout Shia Spoil Baghdad Football Party

Their offence at celebration of Asia Cup victory points to worrying intolerance of secular way of life.

Coverage of Election Body Exposes Media Failings

Much of the criticism of the IHEC has betrayed the partisan nature of the Iraqi press.

Iraq: Oct/Nov ‘10

Iraqi trainees say they learnt important journalistic lessons from IWPR course.

Kurdish Press: Still a Long Way to Go

Iraqi Kurdistan enjoys a vibrant media scene, but it remains beset with a multitude of problems.

Kirkukis Dismiss Time Bomb Fears

Residents of disputed area say they get along pretty well, claiming politicians are behind talk of rising tensions.

Iraq's Troubled Media

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Haunt Local Sunnis

People living in vicinity of infamous jail say its dark legacy has cursed their lives.

Iraqi Media Complain of Tightening Curbs

Many journalists are calling for new laws to protect them and allow freer access to information.