Unholy War in Karbala
A self-made ayatollah with his own army exemplifies the fragmented politics of the main Shia towns - and the inability of government to rein such figures in.
A self-made ayatollah with his own army exemplifies the fragmented politics of the main Shia towns - and the inability of government to rein such figures in.
Security-aware Iraqis try to minimise the risks as they negotiate their way through Baghdad.
Exerting military clout and carving up lucrative businesses are the order of the day in southern Iraqi politics.
A series of reports by IWPR journalists in six key regions show the rule of law ranges from being woefully inadequate to effectively non-existant.
Some Arabs who fled to Iraqi Kurdistan to escape intimidation and violence have received little official help.
They plan to form a grand opposition alliance and may seek to bring down the government.
Politicians from both groups warn US pullout would give radicals control.
Residents say low salaries and runaway inflation means that they can barely make ends meet.
Security forces in the north are accused of holding suspects without charges and subjecting them to physical abuse.
Arab and international media republish work of murdererd reporter, while UNHCR commends IWPR's work in Iraq.