The Missing Rebels
A key reason Iraqis have not risen up against Saddam Hussein is that hundreds of thousands were "disappeared" the last time they did.
Jailed Without Trial
Iraqi prisons are full of detainees who don't know what they are accused of, let alone when they will face trial.
Ashura Recalls Injustice, Sacrifice
Karbala blasts disrupted Iraq's first public commemoration for decades of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Shock Turns to Anger in Karbala
Bomb blast survivors turn on US-led coalition for failing to protect them.
Sunnis Rally Behind Shia
Scholars denounce "terrorists" and call for unity in wake of Ashura bombings.
Constitution Blow
Signing of historic document said to have been held up by Shia objection to key clause.
Vigilantes Take on the Resistance
“Black Flag” group says it will take on the job that Coalition troops or Iraqi police can’t.
Leaders Sign Up to New Constitution
First signs of doubt already apparent as leading Shia cleric criticises the document as an “obstacle”.
Anger at Arms Confiscations
Owners of licensed weapons say Coalition troops are seizing them and refusing to hand them back.
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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?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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.