Iraq

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

Lack of experience and poor financial support are affecting Iraq’s fledgling civil society groups.

18 Nov 05

Community leaders confident that they can build on their current political success on a local and national level.

18 Nov 05

Returning refugees angered by law that prevents them taking part in elections for Kurdistan assembly.

18 Nov 05

Arabs and Kurds are trading insults online as the election debate moves into cyberspace.

18 Nov 05

Iraq’s emerging democracy may not be perfect, but it must be given time to grow and mature.

18 Nov 05

The prevalent view from outside Iraq is that Sunnis will boycott the elections - but the situation is not so cut and dried.

18 Nov 05

Because of their lifestyle it’s been hard for them to follow the electoral campaign – but nomads say that won’t stop them voting.

18 Nov 05

Many Tikrit residents would vote if security threats were not such a deterrent.

18 Nov 05

Religious leaders in disputed city step up efforts to mobilise the faithful.

18 Nov 05

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