Bird Flu Fears Hit Iraq
While there has been no outbreak of the deadly disease, an import ban is driving up the price of locally-raised poultry.
8 Dec 05
Iraqi Kurdistan
Anti-Terror Law Under Fire
Critics warn new legislation could violate civil rights, while supporters argue it will protect national security.
8 Dec 05
Kurdistan Gets “Youth Parliament”
The plan is to create a new channel for young Kurds to express their concerns, but will it be hijacked by the political parties?
8 Dec 05
Kurdish Parties Unhappy at Split
Islamic group criticised for decision to leave the main Kurdish electoral bloc at a time when competition for votes is getting tougher.
3 Dec 05
Iraq: Culture Clash for Returning Kurdish Women
Many young women who have lived abroad find it hard to adjust to social strictures as well as economic difficulties when they come back to Iraqi Kurdistan.
2 Dec 05
Afghanistan: See You in Court
Women are beginning to break their code of silence and stand up for their rights.
1 Dec 05
Culture Clash for Returning Kurdish Women
Many young women who have lived abroad find it hard to adjust to social strictures as well as economic difficulties when they come back to Iraqi Kurdistan.
29 Nov 05
Women and Children Suffer From Continued Fighting
Children drop out of school and women stay off the street following weeks of conflict in Anbar province.
28 Nov 05
Sunnis Complain of Random Arrests, Torture
Discovery of tortured detainees at secret Baghdad jail ratchets up tensions between Sunni Arab leaders and Shia-led government.
28 Nov 05
Capital Hit by Water Crisis
Enterprising traders come up with solution for chronic shortages of drinking water.
24 Nov 05
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