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Kurds Mull Iraqi Government Role
As post-election talks loom, negotiators keep their counsel on likely alliances.
21 May 10
Iraqi Journalists Shrug Off Shoe-Thrower Verdict
Most dismiss concerns case would affect press freedom – but are divided over whether jail sentence was fair.
20 Apr 09
Baghdadis Try to Love Their Neighbours Again
Improvement in security means communities torn apart by violence and fear beginning to heal.
1 Apr 09
Voters Look Beyond Religion
Secularists’ promises of security, services and unity resonate with voters tired of overtly faith-based parties.
17 Feb 09
Illiterate Women Doubly Disenfranchised
They are at mercy of male relatives and complicated voting system.
30 Jan 09
Women Set to Take More Power Locally
They hope new quota system will give them a foot in the door of provincial politics.
20 Jan 09
Politicians Ponder Obama Iraq Strategy
They believe US president-elect unlikely to pursue campaign pledges on troop pullout and aid.
12 Nov 08
Baghdadis Pessimistic About Future
In run-up to local elections, residents say they are disillusioned with politics despite improvements in security.
10 Oct 08
Voter Apathy Among Iraq Displaced
Few of the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis forced to flee their homes have registered to vote in upcoming ballot.
6 Oct 08
UN Proposal Provokes Iraqi Anger
Kurds, Turkomans and Arabs criticise recommendations on how to resolve territorial disputes in north.
30 Jun 08
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