Iraq

Dying for a Drink

Islamic militants seemingly determined to stamp out sale and consumption of alcohol in the capital.

13 Nov 06

Multinational forces must disengage and leave Iraq to its people, but their departure should be phased rather than immediate.

13 Nov 06

The deputy prosecutor at the Hague court says state cooperation is essential for international war crimes tribunals to function properly.

11 Nov 06

Families from Baghdad and other cities of Iraq head north to escape death squads and sectarian violence.

11 Nov 06

New textbooks highlight division within Armenia’s Yezidi community.

3 Nov 06

Homosexuals across the capital are being hunted down and murdered by Islamic militants and even the police.

3 Nov 06

Many regard it as evil, some as a golden cage, and others as part of their religious duty - the subject of marriage is hotly debated in Iraq.

1 Nov 06

Women and children increasingly falling victim to the capital’s kidnapping gangs.

13 Oct 06

A combination of war and UN sanctions has had a serious impact on women’s health.

10 Oct 06

Authorities provide women with their own petrol station to spare them the discomfort of queuing days for fuel.

4 Oct 06

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