Mammoth Task of Counting Votes Begins
Electoral officials estimate 60 per cent turnout as polling stations sift and collate two sets of election results.
Saddam's Elections Still Fresh in People's Minds
By Ghassan Ali in Karbala (ICR No. 108, 01-Feb-05)
Prime Minister Gets Gypsy Vote
By Hussein Ali al-Yasiry in Diwaniyah (ICR No. 108, 01-Feb-05)
Election Workers Targeted in Baaqubah
By Aqil Jabbar in Baaqubah (ICR No. 108, 01-Feb-05)
Vote Count Well Under Way
By Zaineb Naji in Baghdad (ICR No. 108, 01-Feb-05)
High Hopes in Shia South
Voters say they want a new government to boost public services and heal divisions.
Reporters Claim Harassment
Iraqi journalists in Baghdad and Amarah say they are victimised by the national security forces.
Sadrist's Change of Heart
Anti-ballot Sadr follower changes his mind on election day.
Signwriters Provide Final Flourish for Politicians
The election provided an unexpected boost for the art of calligraphy, as political hopefuls commissioned handwritten banners.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
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Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.