Iraq

Story of Gulla

Gulla is a cleaner from Sulaimaniyah. Her life, in a nutshell, reflects the hardship women face in Iraqi Kurdistan because of tribal traditions.

Jobless Female Students Losing Hope

Lack of opportunities and growing conservatism prompts many to contemplate emigration.

Five Years of Disappointment

One Iraqi Kurd’s hopes that life would improve after Saddam have largely been dashed.

Iraq: Feb ‘08

IWPR reporters produce cover story for leading German current affairs title.

Healthcare Woes

A shortage of staff, equipment, and medical supplies is crippling the local health-care system.

Tough Homecoming for Iraqi Refugees

Thousands of Iraqis who fled abroad are heading back - but many don’t have homes to return to.

Halabja Women Victims Complain of Neglect

Survivors of the chemical attack say they’ve received little or no medical treatment.

Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack

Kurdish fighters in autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan say they will resist a Turkish invasion of the region.

Voices from Afar: Afghan Justice

Reconciliation Back on Iraqi Agenda?

Series of factors combine to bolster bridge-building efforts that last year ground to a virtual standstill.