Iraq

The remnants of a statue of Saddam Hussein, famously pulled down on April 9, 2003, have become one of Baghdad’s landmarks. The statue stood in Firdos square in front of the14 July mosque. Firdos square has served as one of the primary locations for protests over a plethora of issues in recent years. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

The remnants of a statue of Saddam Hussein, famously pulled down on April 9, 2003, have become one of Baghdad’s landmarks. The statue stood in Firdos square in front of the14 July mosque. Firdos square has served as one of the primary locations for protests over a plethora of issues in recent years. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Baghdad - Eight Years After Saddam

Progress has been slow, with the country strill riven by social, economic and security problems.

15 Apr 11

Karbala Uprising Remembered

Former fighter recalls the brutally-suppressed rebellion against Saddam regime two decades ago.

7 Apr 11

Iraqi journalists at IWPR Iraq's office in Baghdad take part in a webchat with Al-Jazeera journalist Ayman Mohyeldin, during which they discussed citizen journalism and social media. (Photo: Haider Khudhr/IWPR)

Iraqi journalists at IWPR Iraq's office in Baghdad take part in a webchat with Al-Jazeera journalist Ayman Mohyeldin, during which they discussed citizen journalism and social media. (Photo: Haider Khudhr/IWPR)

Iraqis Explore New Journalism Horizons

Al-Jazeera star reporter leads live IWPR-facilitated online discussion on prospects for recent media innovations in Arab world.

1 Apr 11

Sectarianism Stalls Key Iraqi Cabinet Appointments

Defence and interior ministry posts still vacant more than a year after Iraq’s parliamentary elections.

31 Mar 11

Thousands of people in Sadr City, Baghdad's largest district, protest on March 18 against the Bahrain government's crackdown on Shia demonstrators. Iraq's Shia say they are worried about the clampdown on protesters and the deployment of troops from Sunni-majority Gulf nations. (Photo: IWPR)

Thousands of people in Sadr City, Baghdad's largest district, protest on March 18 against the Bahrain government's crackdown on Shia demonstrators. Iraq's Shia say they are worried about the clampdown on protesters and the deployment of troops from Sunni-majority Gulf nations. (Photo: IWPR)

Iraqi Shia Back Bahrain Protesters

Demonstrations held daily in Shia areas of Iraq, fuelled by anger over Bahrain’s crackdown on anti-regime movement.

24 Mar 11

Social Media Lessons for Najaf Trainees

22 Mar 11

Baghdad-based reporter Khalid Waleed (left) accepting the award. (Photo: IWPR)

Baghdad-based reporter Khalid Waleed (left) accepting the award. (Photo: IWPR)

Iraqi Trainee Wins Press Courage Prize

22 Mar 11

Sulaimaniyah in Eye of Storm

22 Mar 11

Halabjans Suffer Neglect and Exploitation

Those who survived Saddam's chemical attack two decades ago feel badly let down by the Kurdish authorities.

21 Mar 11

Iraq's Christians and Yezidis - the only groups permitted to sell alcohol in Iraq - say Baghdad's crackdown on alcohol shops dealt them an economic blow and deepened uncertainty about their future. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Iraq's Christians and Yezidis - the only groups permitted to sell alcohol in Iraq - say Baghdad's crackdown on alcohol shops dealt them an economic blow and deepened uncertainty about their future. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Minority Businesses Fear Alcohol Bans

Federal authorities lift prohibition, but Baghdad officials warn sales could be restricted in future.

17 Mar 11

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