Iraq

Unlikely Sunni-Shia-Secular Opposition Bloc Mooted

They plan to form a grand opposition alliance and may seek to bring down the government.

10 Aug 07

Politicians from both groups warn US pullout would give radicals control.

31 Jul 07

Residents say low salaries and runaway inflation means that they can barely make ends meet.

26 Jul 07

Security forces in the north are accused of holding suspects without charges and subjecting them to physical abuse.

26 Jul 07

Arab and international media republish work of murdererd reporter, while UNHCR commends IWPR's work in Iraq.

24 Jul 07

Children of Arabs, who’ve fled violence in the rest of the country, struggling to settle in their new home.

21 Jul 07

Violence claims IWPR reporter who helped establish a ground-breaking radio show on women’s issues.

15 Jul 07

IWPR establishes fund to support journalists in danger in a month which saw the Iraq team lose two reporters.

13 Jul 07

Proposed law reignites long-standing debate among Kurds about whether polygamy hurts or helps women.

12 Jul 07

A number of communities say they face constant threats and political marginalisation.

12 Jul 07

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