Violence Batters Baghdad Schools
Kidnappings of students, murders of teachers and chaotic classrooms leave education in the capital close to collapse.
7 Sep 07
Syria
Comment: Conflict Foils Change in Schools and Universities
Extraordinary difficulties – and a few glimmers of hope – in Iraq's schools and universities.
31 Aug 07
Minorities Lose Out in Classroom
Central authorities accused of failing to support non-Arabic language education in northern town.
30 Aug 07
Mosul Christian Community Dwindles
Many go abroad to escape the threat of violence, while others seek refuge in the countryside around Mosul.
15 Aug 07
Evidence of Iranian Support for Afghan Insurgency Mounts
Is Iran using Afghan soil to fight a proxy battle against the United States?
20 Jul 07
Iraqi Sex Slaves Recount Ordeals
Women looking for work are being tricked into sexual slavery, with some trafficked abroad.
12 Jul 07
Shia Rivalry Sparked Battle of Zarqa
Iraqi officials claimed a major military victory over Sunni insurgents near Najaf last month. But official sources reveal that the alleged militants were in fact Shia members of a religious cult that the authorities wanted to get rid of - with the help of
14 Jun 07
Home From Home in Syria
Violence and sectarianism have followed many Iraqis across the border.
14 Jun 07
Insurgents Distrust Displaced Sunni
Even after fleeing to a neighbourhood controlled by their co-religionists, Sunni refugees don’t feel safe.
14 Jun 07
Sunni Join Forces Against Al-Qaeda
Tribal leaders in Anbar province are joining forces to fight off the extremist insurgent group and build ties with the United States military and the Iraqi government.
14 Jun 07
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