Middle East

Disbelief and Joy in Baghdad

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

Saddam loyalists clash with United States forces in Sunni cities, clinging to the belief their leader is still free.

22 Feb 05

Ba’ath party heavies still lurk in every neighbourhood, reminding people of their intimidating role in the past.

22 Feb 05

Principal publisher of children's literature jettisons Saddam-era propaganda.

22 Feb 05

All the sacrifices Iraqis made in the hope that things would get better were for nothing, says former navy officer.

22 Feb 05

Handicapped volunteers have started to help out Baghdad’s traffic police with growing jams.

22 Feb 05

Schools in the Sunni triangle close following a series of death threats against pupils and teachers.

22 Feb 05

Kurdish students from Iran and Syria are escaping the troubles by studying in northern Iraq.

22 Feb 05

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