Syria

Karbala Mirrors Countrywide Crisis

Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.

28 Sep 07

Tribes Sabotage Kirkuk Pipelines

Local tribes who reap massive profits from stolen oil are likely to obstruct the authorities’ attempts to protect pipelines.

7 Sep 07

Violence Batters Baghdad Schools

Kidnappings of students, murders of teachers and chaotic classrooms leave education in the capital close to collapse.

7 Sep 07

Comment: Conflict Foils Change in Schools and Universities

Extraordinary difficulties – and a few glimmers of hope – in Iraq's schools and universities.

31 Aug 07

Minorities Lose Out in Classroom

Central authorities accused of failing to support non-Arabic language education in northern town.

30 Aug 07

Mosul Christian Community Dwindles

Many go abroad to escape the threat of violence, while others seek refuge in the countryside around Mosul.

15 Aug 07

Evidence of Iranian Support for Afghan Insurgency Mounts

Is Iran using Afghan soil to fight a proxy battle against the United States?

20 Jul 07

Iraqi Sex Slaves Recount Ordeals

Women looking for work are being tricked into sexual slavery, with some trafficked abroad.

12 Jul 07

Shia Rivalry Sparked Battle of Zarqa

Iraqi officials claimed a major military victory over Sunni insurgents near Najaf last month. But official sources reveal that the alleged militants were in fact Shia members of a religious cult that the authorities wanted to get rid of - with the help of

14 Jun 07

Home From Home in Syria

Violence and sectarianism have followed many Iraqis across the border.