Daud Salman

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Impoverished Iraqis recycle and sell remains of election paraphernalia. By Daud Salman in Baghdad

25 Mar 10

Constitutional referendum proved that minorities not only have a voice, but their voices can effect change.

15 Feb 10

Some suggest Sunni and Shia insurgents and Ba’athists could take advantage of pullout to cause mayhem.

23 Jun 09

Irreverent campaign gives way to threats in Sunni Arab province that was once a centre of insurgency.

20 Mar 09

Insidious explosive device makes middle-class Iraqis dread car journeys.

16 Jan 09

Archaeologists say unprotected remains of country’s historic civilisations are subject to widespread plundering.

1 Aug 08

Patients suffer as medics under threat leave the country.

19 Sep 06

The government has slashed subsidised food, despite rising poverty.

19 Sep 06

Prospects of national unity government raised by Allawi’s inclusion - but disputes over allocation of ministerial posts continue to dog negotiations.

23 May 06

Stable government seen as key to averting descent into civil war.

7 Mar 06

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