Keeping Faith With Tribal Justice
Many Iraqis have more trust in their tribal elders than the country’s judges.
Many Iraqis have more trust in their tribal elders than the country’s judges.
Muslims who convert to Christianity say they are ostracised by society and family.
The process is risky and expensive, but many Iraqis are willing to pay for fake documents to get them to the West.
A sharp drop in the number of civil society organisations working in the city is blamed on poor funding, the insurgency and corruption.
With wrangling over its membership resolved, Iraq’s constitutional committee is forging ahead with drafting a new basic law.
Military checkpoints and road closures bring transport deadlock.
Liquor sales in Baghdad rise, as threat from insurgents lessens following government crackdown.
Women who wed according to traditional custom are left with few rights.
Those who put on makeup or choose not to wear the veil fall victim to militants.