Rape Victims Suffer in Silence
The threat of honour killings means most sex crimes go unreported in Iraq.
18 Nov 05
Middle East
Police in Kidnap Crackdown
Child freed after arrest of two alleged members of a kidnapping cell.
18 Nov 05
Police Don't Make Marriage Material
Women are shunning suitors with high-risk jobs in the security forces.
18 Nov 05
Saddam to Answer for Dijail Massacre
Residents of the town where Saddam Hussein ordered bloody reprisals in 1982 are glad to see their case taking centre stage in the war crimes case.
18 Nov 05
The Aid Bottleneck
Despite continuing commitment from the international community, reconstruction efforts in Iraq are making little progress.
18 Nov 05
Kurds Hold Out on Key Demands
Politicians in Kurdistan say there are certain issues they won’t compromise on as the deadline fast approaches.
18 Nov 05
Women's Groups Seek Constitution Delay
Iraqi women urge lawmakers to ensure their rights are protected.
18 Nov 05
Illegal Border Trade Thrives
Porous frontier with Iran has proved a boon for Iraqi smugglers.
18 Nov 05
Baghdad Mayor Angered at Dismissal
Shia group takes over mayor's office after apparently winning power struggle.
18 Nov 05
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