Police Hiring Boom in Sulaimaniyah
Villagers and workers are leaving low-paying jobs to join the police.
5 Apr 06
Middle East
Halabja Protest Turns Violent
One person is killed as thousands voice their anger at authorities who they believe exploit their misery and do nothing to help them recover from Saddam’s gas attack.
4 Apr 06
Anger at University Protest Crackdown
Recriminations follow violent break-up of student demonstration over government stipends.
30 Mar 06
Dump Second Home for Children
Despite economic growth in some quarters, extreme poverty is forcing youngsters to pick through trash.
30 Mar 06
Rights Group Claims Abuse Systematic
Human rights conditions in Iraq remains dire, says Amnesty International report.
29 Mar 06
Iraqi Journalists Demand Protection
Atwar Bhajat was not the first journalist to have been killed in Iraq, but her murder has shaken many of her colleagues.
29 Mar 06
Uphill Struggle for Iraqi Prime Minister Designate
Critics say the record of the last government run by Ibrahim al-Jaafari is little recommendation for another term in office.
29 Mar 06
National Unity Government Urged
Rivals of dominant Shia alliance issue demands for share of ministerial power.
29 Mar 06
The General and the Taleban
Former warlord reckons he can succeed where others have failed in defeating the insurgents.
28 Mar 06
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