Halabja Protest Turns Violent
One person is killed as thousands voice their anger at authorities who they believe exploit their misery and do nothing to help them recover from Saddam’s gas attack.
4 Apr 06
Iraqi Kurdistan
Anger at University Protest Crackdown
Recriminations follow violent break-up of student demonstration over government stipends.
30 Mar 06
Dump Second Home for Children
Despite economic growth in some quarters, extreme poverty is forcing youngsters to pick through trash.
30 Mar 06
Iraqi Journalists Demand Protection
Atwar Bhajat was not the first journalist to have been killed in Iraq, but her murder has shaken many of her colleagues.
29 Mar 06
Uphill Struggle for Iraqi Prime Minister Designate
Critics say the record of the last government run by Ibrahim al-Jaafari is little recommendation for another term in office.
29 Mar 06
National Unity Government Urged
Rivals of dominant Shia alliance issue demands for share of ministerial power.
29 Mar 06
The General and the Taleban
Former warlord reckons he can succeed where others have failed in defeating the insurgents.
28 Mar 06
Turkmen Identity on the Wane in Iran
The younger generation of ethnic Turkmen is increasingly adopting Iranian ways, even discarding their own language in favour of Persian.
27 Mar 06
Halabja Memorial Controversy
Residents plan to block officials from paying tribute to the town, in protest at unfulfilled pledges of aid.
17 Mar 06
Sectarian Violence Displaces Families
Shias and Sunnis are leaving neighbourhoods where their community are in the minority.
16 Mar 06
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