Middle East

Private Justice

Frustrated by the failure of coalition authorities to arrest criminals and former Ba'athists, some Iraqis are taking matters into their own hands.

22 Feb 05

The United States risks losing a major opportunity to forge an open media in the Middle East.

22 Feb 05

Overhaul of higher education required if Iraqis are to play a part in the reconstruction of their country.

22 Feb 05

Plight of ramshackle Baghdad suburb highlights need for international assistance.

22 Feb 05

Religious leaders in southern Iraq have rejected US efforts to appoint a governing council to run the country.

22 Feb 05

Officers sacked by the Ba'athist regime ask for their jobs back so they can help rebuild security.

22 Feb 05

Iraqi notables critical of US plans to appoint a ruling council call for an interim administration.

22 Feb 05

Even the introduction of a new currency has failed to end the old problem of counterfeiting.

22 Feb 05

The Coalition Provisional Authority’s U-turn on former Baath party members is causing anger and anxiety.

22 Feb 05

Sensing no change in their status under the new government, Kurdish leaders suggest their entity may break away.

22 Feb 05

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