Compensation for Saddam's Victims
Families of people killed under the former regime are being given priority for employment and other benefits.
Comment: Let Justice Be Done
Saddam Hussein’s trial should accord him the rights he denied others, but Iraqis must see justice done.
Competing Interests in Holy City
Residents of Najaf worry that a radical religious faction is seeking control of their city and its great shrines.
Sunnis Seek New Political Role
Competing with Kurds and Shias, the Sunnis are creating new organisations to represent their interests.
Ballot Debate Rumbles On
Iraqis have conflicting opinions over calls for direct popular vote.
Iranian Pilgrims Face Highway Robbery
Increasing numbers of religious visitors are coming under attack as they visit shrines.
Kurds Moot Future Status
The extreme option is secession – but many Kurds say this is a bargaining ploy to get the best possible status as part of Iraq.
Kurdistan Picks up the Pieces
The attack on the two main Kurdish parties has provided impetus for resolving their differences.
Thieves Descend on Baghdad Bazaar
Shopkeepers increasingly have to share the narrow streets with drug dealers and gamblers.
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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
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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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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.