What Lies Behind Fallujah Rising?
The rebel town’s location, its recent history and tightly-knit community all conspire to make it the ideal breeding ground for insurgency.
Political Parties Stir Unrest in Kirkuk
Kirkuk’s politically-charged graffiti highlights the rising tide of inter-ethnic tension.
Donkeys Put Out to Grass
Iraqi beasts of burden face an uncertain future after their owners replace them with cheap stolen cars.
Kurdish Students Fear for Safety
Studying at Iraq’s universities no longer viewed as a good career move.
Saddam's Disputed Legacy
The former dictator may have swapped his palaces for a prison cell, but he still divides opinion amongst those he once governed.
Kurds Find Northern Resettlement Tough
People who moved north to their original homeland to escape intimidation in the Sunni Arab heartland meet suspicion and indifference.
Fear Grips Potential Voters
As violence increases across the country, more and more Iraqis are unwilling to risk their lives to take part in the forthcoming election.
Mixed Reactions to State of Emergency
While many Iraqis welcomed the recent imposition of martial law, others believe it should have been a last resort.
Comment: Kidnappings No Longer News in Iraq
Many Iraqis are seemingly too preoccupied by their own kidnapping fears to mourn Margaret Hassan.
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Harsh Victory at Position X
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Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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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.