Middle East

Petrol Shortages Return to Baghdad

Angry motorists reach for their guns as frustration over long petrol queues leads to violence.

22 Feb 05

Arms trade has gone underground, but anything from a handgun to a small missile is freely available.

22 Feb 05

Plan by international authorities to establish new army may not meet the country's real needs.

22 Feb 05

Many Iraqis question US-led administration’s right to give foreign firms wide-ranging rights to buy national assets.

22 Feb 05

By IWPR staff (ICR No. 40, Part I, 15-Dec-03)

22 Feb 05

Celebratory gunfire and conspiracy theories abound in the Iraqi capital after rumours of their ousted president’s capture are confirmed.

22 Feb 05

Peaceful demonstrators hold out for an elected governor for southern province.

22 Feb 05

Mixed feelings at Baghdad university over Saddam arrest – partying students receive threats.

22 Feb 05

Saddam loyalists clash with United States forces in Sunni cities, clinging to the belief their leader is still free.

22 Feb 05

Ba’ath party heavies still lurk in every neighbourhood, reminding people of their intimidating role in the past.

22 Feb 05

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