Iraq

Ethnic Tensions Rising in Kirkuk

City’s ethnic and religious groups are warning of creeping sectarianism.

21 Feb 06

Efforts to include of former Baathists and extremists in February peace conference fuel controversy.

21 Feb 06

They boycotted previous elections, but this time the Sunni Arabs appear to have decided they want a role in government.

21 Feb 06

With secular and Sunni Arab parties are mounting a strong pre-election challenge, another Shia-dominated government is looking less likely.

21 Feb 06

The alliances vying for a place in the National Assembly are wooing an electorate weary of violence and unemployment.

21 Feb 06

New National Assembly will be closely monitored by those who want the city returned to Kurdish rule.

21 Feb 06

Interior ministry prints high-quality passports in an attempt to reduce forgeries.

21 Feb 06

Sunni, Shia and Kurds take to the streets in non-violent demonstrations against Danish newspaper.

16 Feb 06

Ten people suspected of being infected as official efforts to eradicate the virus run into trouble.

15 Feb 06

Experts warn that the geography and ignorance put the country at great risk of an epidemic.

4 Feb 06

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