Iraq
All Change on Iraqi Kurdish Political Scene
Third force now in second place, upsetting long tradition of power being contested or shared between two big parties.
Iraqi Parties Circle Around Election Bill
Most want a system that lets them handpick politicians, but none is prepared to say so out loud.
Iraqi Premier's Party Losing Grip on Regions
Will erosion of the State of Law party help shape a new kind of politics?
Security Remains Top Risk for Iraqi Journalists
Despite ongoing violence, some reporters argue that excessive security checks stop them getting the story.
Tough "Cybercrimes Bill" on Hold in Iraq
Critics say law combines sweeping descriptions of “information crimes” with excessive penalties.
Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose
Draft law intended to promote return to normality, but critics warn of opposite effect if militants believe they have impunity.
Iraqi Government Acts to Defuse Power-Cut Rage
Electricity shortages happen everywhere in Iraq, but cause angry scenes in the boiling temperatures of the south.
IWPR Credited With Prompting Iraqi Schoolbook Revision
Article on divisive content of textbooks on Islam got education officials working on something both faith communities could live with.