Middle East

Reporter Detained in Kut

IWPR contributer held for three days after innocently photographing an Iraqi soldier.

18 Nov 05

Insurgents kill five policemen in attacks around the country.

18 Nov 05

By Yaseen Madhloom in Hillah (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Hussein Ali al-Yasiry in Samawa (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

By Meethaq Fadhil in Nassriyah (ICR No. 103, 27-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

Kurds are keen to vote for Iraq’s National Assembly, but many are too disillusioned to take part in the regional poll.

18 Nov 05

Residents see troubled days ahead, and think it's time to keep their powder dry.

18 Nov 05

Despite the swelling number of attacks on polling stations, the election body believes it is ready for the big day.

18 Nov 05

Seven civilians and an Iraqi soldier die in car bombings, a roadside blast and crossfire.

18 Nov 05

By Dawood Salman in Ramadi (ICR No. 104, 28-Jan-05)

18 Nov 05

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