Protests Mount Against Interim Law
Students heed the calls of Shia leaders and abandon their classrooms for public protests against the constitution
Sunni Town Split Over Constitution
Some reject the new document out of hand, while others welcome it conditionally or even wholeheartedly.
Coalition Blamed for Weak Security
Recent atrocities were partly the result of international forces’ failure to provide adequate policing and border controls, critics say.
Border Tariff Goes Ahead
Collection of revenues at frontier crossings to start after three-month delay due to lack of payment facilities.
Journalists in Firing Line
At least 15 reporters are said to have been killed this year, but the real number could higher.
Comment: Just Living Day to Day
One Iraqi tries not to think too much about the past or the future.
Shia Parties Questioned Over Constitution
Rank and file members believe their political leaders should have followed the opinion of Ayatollah Sistani.
Baghdad's Disappearing Pavements
In the new economy, fast-sell merchants are crowding access to public space.
Islamic Activists Pressure Students
Teaching staff and students complain of harassment by groups trying to force narrow religious views on campus.
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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.