Jordan

Memories of Saddam

An exile remembers a childhood in Iraq, and the fear that followed his family well beyond the country's borders.

22 Feb 05

Looking for General Khazraji

A former Iraqi chief of staff goes missing from Denmark, fuelling speculation that he is working with the US.

22 Feb 05

Stirrings in Egypt

The fall of Saddam Hussein has opened debate over "regime change" in other Arab countries.

22 Feb 05

Road to Damascus Still Risky

The dangers which the siege of Fallujah created for road travel have been reduced, but travellers from Baghdad to the western border are still prey to bandits and corrupt customs men.

22 Feb 05

New Lessons for New Era

Education system is being overhauled with Ba'ath party ideology replaced by big emphasis on human rights.

22 Feb 05

Plundering the Past

Freedom brings surge in looting of antiquities from Ur and other Mesopotamian sites.

22 Feb 05
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