Shias Extend Control
Religious groups are exploiting the power vacuum, raising the risk that Shia radicals could set the agenda in southern Iraq.
22 Feb 05
Iraq
Losing Iraqi Hearts and Minds
The post-war chaos has fuelled Arab media cynicism over US intentions in Iraq.
22 Feb 05
America's Dubious Ally
The White House is flirting with an armed Iranian organisation on its own "terrorist" blacklist.
22 Feb 05
Return of a Cleric
The eldest son of Sayyed Bahr al-Uluum observes the senior clergyman’s return to the holy city of Najaf, ending more than three decades of forced exile.
22 Feb 05
Iraqis Move to Stem Looting
Volunteer organizations are emerging to clamp down on local theft and violence, filling the security vacuum left by American troops.
22 Feb 05
Uncovering the Dead
A remarkable Iraqi volunteer group is helping families collect the remains of Saddam’s victims, and close a sad chapter in Iraqi history.
22 Feb 05
Anfal Victims Feel Forgotten
Tens of thousands of Kurds still languish in poverty and despair, 16 years after the Iraqi regime’s devastating campaign.
22 Feb 05
Samawah at Ease with Troops
Unlike other parts of the country, this southern Iraqi city is supportive of Coalition soldiers in its midst.
22 Feb 05
Tikrit Celebrates Saddam's Birthday
Old anthems heard again as people in president’s home town insist they have the right to honour their former leader.
22 Feb 05
Fallujah's Kurds Flee
A community displaced once before has to flee again to avoid being caught up in Baathist and Islamist resistance.
22 Feb 05
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