Middle East

Constitution Raises Hopes

As deputies struggle to reach agreement over the constitution, Iraqis are generally optimistic about the impact it will have.

18 Nov 05

Child labour laws being flouted in Sulaimaniyah’s slaughterhouses.

18 Nov 05

In the Kurdish north, people want to see their rights and interests safeguarded in the final document.

18 Nov 05

As well as the rights of Kurds returning to the “Arabised” city, the issue of Kirkuk’s future looms large for Iraqi politician.

18 Nov 05

Prostitutes and their customers are flocking to Sulaimaniyah from across Iraq.

18 Nov 05

Divorce courts are registering record numbers of cases, amid concerns that women are losing out.

18 Nov 05

Expired products are making people sick and some are blaming the Americans.

18 Nov 05

As constitutional talks continue, some in southern Iraq are pressing hard for autonomy.

18 Nov 05

Winning a fair share of oil revenues is important to the Kurds, but not so crucial that they will risk derailing the bigger goal of federal status.

18 Nov 05

Lawmakers are back on board despite intimidation – and many Sunnis seem to be following in their footsteps.

18 Nov 05

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