Shocking News on a Happy Day
How a report of shootings cast a shadow over Kurdish New Year celebrations.
30 Mar 10
First Person
Breaking the Habit of a Lifetime
A Sunni Arab housewife whose community boycotted the last election describes why she took part in this one.
11 Mar 10
An Eid Prayer for Peace in Baghdad
Festival of sacrifice makes Iraqi journalist yearn for better times.
18 Jan 10
Karadzic Courtroom Drama
Reporter looks back at emotional opening day of long-awaited trial of former Bosnian Serb leader.
15 Dec 09
The Day AIDS Arrived at My Hospital
Following World Aids Day, an Iraqi doctor recalls his unsettling first encounter with the disease in sanctions-stricken Baghdad.
4 Dec 09
The Injustice of Travel Bans
Hundreds of activists not allowed to leave the country, despite constitutional right to freedom of movement
4 Dec 09
Journalist Recalls Phone Threat Ordeal
Congolese reporter speaks of harrowing messages threatening to kill her and two colleagues.
23 Nov 09
Watermelons Replace Bombs on Road to Baghdad
Recent journey along infamous highway invites comparisons with edgier passage at height of insurgency.
10 Nov 09
Fear of Damascus Regime Stymies Protest
Recent minibus driver strike rare protest in country where majority daren’t consider collective action to improve their lives.
6 Nov 09
Regime Erodes Lawyers' Independence
Legal profession is failing to stand up to authorities' abuse of civil rights.
23 Oct 09
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