Neil Arun
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Stories by the Author
Sunni Militia's Struggle for Relevance
Recent deadly bombing underscores fraught future of Iraqi tribal force that fought insurgents.
23 Jul 10
Iraqi Interpreter's Killing Pits Faith Against Law
Murder of alleged convert shows religious traditions in conflict with judicial authority.
9 Jul 10
Tussle Looms Over Iraqi Jewish Archive
Fate of fragile artefacts hangs in the balance amid competing claims from Baghdad and Jewish groups.
16 Jun 10
Rise of Iran Reveals Polarised Iraq
Debate rages over Iran’s intentions in Iraq as it moves to eclipse American influence. By Neil Arun in Erbil and Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
10 Apr 10
High Stakes in Kurdish Poll
Looming parliamentary election could upset power balance in volatile region.
24 Jul 09
Border Conflicts Test Kurdish Tightrope Act
American support seen as crucial to helping Iraqi Kurds resolve rebel conflicts with Turkey and Iran.
27 May 09
Taleban Arrests
An apparently close ally of Bin Laden among a dozen Taleban detained in southern Afghanistan.
1 Sep 06
Fury at Alleged Pakistani Role in War
Opposition leaders in Pakistan furious over revelations that Islamabad colluded in US bombing of Afghanistan
1 Sep 06
Guards to Protect Aid Workers
The deteriorating security situation prompts UN to bolster protection for members of its relief teams.
1 Sep 06
Supporters of ICC Rally to its Defence
Critics of America’s opposition to the new international court make their point on Scheveningen beach.
22 Feb 05
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