Iraq

Prominent Politicians Lose Out in Election

Iraqi voters elect fresh faces and reject incumbents accused of failing to deliver. By Ali Kareem in Baghdad

3 Apr 10

Time Ripe for Iraqi Reconciliation?

2 Apr 10

Fallujans Put Faith in Former Tormentor

They branded Allawi a traitor for presiding over the siege of their city, but now see him as their best bet. By Uthman al-Mukhtar and Fadhil al-Badrani in Fallujah

1 Apr 10

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

1 Apr 10

At the gates of Fallujah, a man rides past blast walls in his horse and cart - the preferred mode of transport for those who cannot afford cars or pick-up trucks. The city’s economy has not recovered since 2004, when its streets were the scene of battles between United States-led forces and Sunni Arab insurgents.

Fallujah: Scant Signs of Recovery

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.

1 Apr 10