Middle East

Baghdadis Resent Park Encampments

Capital's residents say coalition occupation of their parks means they can't escape stress of everyday life.

22 Feb 05

The collapse of the Ba'athist regime has given Shia women a chance to learn about their once-suppressed faith.

22 Feb 05

Angry motorists reach for their guns as frustration over long petrol queues leads to violence.

22 Feb 05

Arms trade has gone underground, but anything from a handgun to a small missile is freely available.

22 Feb 05

Plan by international authorities to establish new army may not meet the country's real needs.

22 Feb 05

Many Iraqis question US-led administration’s right to give foreign firms wide-ranging rights to buy national assets.

22 Feb 05

By IWPR staff (ICR No. 40, Part I, 15-Dec-03)

22 Feb 05

Celebratory gunfire and conspiracy theories abound in the Iraqi capital after rumours of their ousted president’s capture are confirmed.

22 Feb 05

Peaceful demonstrators hold out for an elected governor for southern province.

22 Feb 05

Mixed feelings at Baghdad university over Saddam arrest – partying students receive threats.

22 Feb 05

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