Uproar at Threat to Kill Extremist Sympathisers
Sunnis urge resignation of defence minister who threatened to target those who shelter insurgents.
21 Nov 05
Iraq
Insurgents Impose Curbs on Women
Those who put on makeup or choose not to wear the veil fall victim to militants.
20 Nov 05
Crisis in Supreme Court
Observers say President Karzai missed an opportunity to reform the country’s ineffective judicial system when he re-appointed all but one of the nine high court judges.
18 Nov 05
Kabul Bids Farewell to Powerful Friend
Departing United States ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has played a major role in formation of the current government.
18 Nov 05
Taleban Hit and Run, and Come Back for More
Violence has surged as the election draws closer, but the insurgents say their real objective is to oust the Kabul government.
18 Nov 05
NGOs Face Cash Crisis
Lack of experience and poor financial support are affecting Iraq’s fledgling civil society groups.
18 Nov 05
Turkomen Hope for Election Gains
Community leaders confident that they can build on their current political success on a local and national level.
18 Nov 05
Displaced Kirkuk Kurds Demand Vote
Returning refugees angered by law that prevents them taking part in elections for Kurdistan assembly.
18 Nov 05
New Technology, Old Prejudices
Arabs and Kurds are trading insults online as the election debate moves into cyberspace.
18 Nov 05
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