A Free Life in Iraq
Ammar al-Shahbander gave his life to two causes that are never for the faint of heart – Iraq’s future, and the freedom to think and write.
7 May 15
Iraq
IWPR Iraq Director Killed in Baghdad
Car bomb claims the life of dearest colleague, husband and father of four.
3 May 15
Getting By in Fallujah
Caught between Islamic State and the Iraqi military, residents of city in Iraq’s Anbar province describe daily struggle.
30 Oct 14
Survivor Recounts Iraqi Prison Massacre
Islamic State members slaughtered hundreds of Shia inmates after overrunning Mosul jail.
25 Sep 14
Hard Choices, Grim Future for Iraqi Christians
Displaced families find safe haven in Kurdish region but future offers little hope.
11 Sep 14
Iraqi Troops "Betrayed" Into Defeat, Capture
"Our commanders departed from the base and left us alone," says soldier who evaded death at ISIS's hands.
26 Aug 14
Maliki Steps Aside for New Iraqi Prime Minister
After eight years, Nuri al-Maliki resigns after initially saying he won't.
15 Aug 14
New Iraqi Premier Named to End Maliki's Rule
If it goes through, appointment will unblock Iraqi politics, though current prime minister hasn't conceded defeat yet.
11 Aug 14
ISIS "Greater Threat" to West than al-Qaida
Experts at IWPR briefing highlight dangerous implications of Islamist force’s rise in Syria and Iraq.
23 Jul 14
ISIS Graffiti Spells End of Christian Era in Mosul
Families flee as insurgents threaten dire consequences for non-Sunni groups.
21 Jul 14
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