Fallujah Defies Coalition
Murder and mutilation of four American civilians exposes lack of Coalition control over town.
22 Feb 05
Middle East
Sadrists Flex Their Muscles
Tensions between US troops and followers of radical Shia preacher Muqtada al-Sadr threatening to spiral out of control.
22 Feb 05
Business Booms for Arms Traders
Villagers do roaring trade in sale of weapons to country's growing bands of insurgents.
22 Feb 05
When Sadrists Confronted Saddam
Muqtada Al-Sadr's uprising recalls revolt triggered by the assassination of his father five years ago.
22 Feb 05
Karbala Police in Crossfire
City force caught between Coalition and followers of Muqtada al-Sadr.
22 Feb 05
"Devil-Worshippers" Fear Renewed Persecution
Yazidis are uncertain whether to identify with the Kurds or campaign for separate rights.
22 Feb 05
Kurds Cast Wary Eye Southward
They watch the violence elsewhere in Iraq and debate its impact on their lives.
22 Feb 05
Mixed Fortunes for Kurdistan
Kurds enjoying post-Saddam economic boom, but have seen few political changes.
22 Feb 05
Comment: Falsely Accused
“Agent Salaam” was told to quit working for the Americans or face death at the hands of the mujahedin.
22 Feb 05
Fallujah's Front Line
IWPR reporters fend off charges of espionage and collaboration to speak to the insurgents facing down the Americans.
22 Feb 05
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