Iraqis Relieved at American Exit
City dwellers recall experiences of retreating US military with bitterness and, occasionally, admiration.
17 Jul 09
Iraq
Iraqi Reporter Latest Victim of Violence Against Women Journalists
A courageous Iraqi journalist, who covered sectarian violence in the north of the country, has been murdered in Mosul, the latest victim of attacks against Muslim women reporters.
17 Jul 09
Divisions Over Security Implications of US Pullout
Cynicism towards government clouds views of future, despite widespread relief at American withdrawal.
14 Jul 09
Helmandis Braced for Taleban Battle
Local residents greet massive marine offensive with equal measures of hope and fear.
9 Jul 09
New Wave of Violence Against Iraqi Gays
Rights advocate speaks of an "extraordinarily brutal campaign", saying hundreds may have been killed in last few months.
8 Jul 09
Basra Plagued by Mine Menace
UN critical of pace of landmine clearance, warning it’ll be decades before targets met.
3 Jul 09
Palestinian 'Survivors' in No-Man's Land
Banished from Iraq and barred from its neighbours, Palestinian refugees languish along Syrian frontier.
3 Jul 09
Baath Party Debates Renewal
Ruling party confronts gap between socialist theory and need to modernise.
29 Jun 09
Iraq: May '09
Senior Basra official says IWPR stories on social, economic and cultural issues in region will concentrate minds of authorities.
27 Jun 09
Combating Female Circumcision
Activist describes challenges facing those trying to end the controversial practice in Iraqi Kurdistan.
23 Jun 09
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