Iraqis Welcome Move Away From Sectarianism
Winning lists promoted secular and nationalist agendas, as Iraqis appear to turn their backs on the politics of conflict. By IWPR-trained journalists
Winning lists promoted secular and nationalist agendas, as Iraqis appear to turn their backs on the politics of conflict. By IWPR-trained journalists
Six years after United-States forces laid siege to the city, it remains scarred by the conflict. Many bomb-damaged buildings are uninhabitable and public utilities are in need of renovation.
IWPR journalist describes how a medical emergency in the family revealed the chronic problems facing her country. By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad
Controversial cleric’s bid for ayatollah status could also help cement comeback after election boost. By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
Better regulation and more money for new developments hoped to ease problems facing the sector. By Faleh Hasan in Baghdad
In the capital, many of Iraq’s most vulnerable and impoverished citizens came out to vote in force.
Politicians’ broken promises blamed for significant drop in election participation.
But it insists its neutral, professional and will investigate all complaints thoroughly. By IWPR-trained reporters