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IRAQ: Security Meet Ends, Insecurity Does Not
The security conference held last Saturday in Baghdad produced statements, drew mortar fire, and brought little hope of security.IRAQ: Outrage over Imminent Execution of Iraqi Women
Three young women accused of joining the Iraqi insurgency movement and engaging in "terrorism" have been sentenced to death, provoking protest from rights organisations fearing that this could be the start of more executions of women in post-Saddam Hussein's Iraq.IRAQ: Outrage over Imminent Execution of Iraqi Women
Three young women accused of joining the Iraqi insurgency movement and engaging in "terrorism" have been sentenced to death, provoking protest from rights organisations fearing that this could be the start of more executions of women in post-Saddam Hussein's Iraq.IRAQ: Rape Cases Emerge From the Shadows
Reports of the gang-rape of 20-year-old Sabrine al-Janabi by three policemen has set off new demands for justice from Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's government.IRAQ: Another U.S. Military Assault on Media
Iraqi journalists are outraged over yet another U.S. military raid on the media.IRAQ: Fallujans Defiant Amidst Chaos
Resistance attacks against U.S. forces have been continuing in Fallujah despite military onslaughts and strong security measures.IRAQ: Now It Is Lack of Food Security
The lack of security in Iraq is leading now to a collapse in food supplies.IRAQ: Now It Is Lack of Food Security
The lack of security in Iraq is leading now to a collapse in food supplies.IRAQ: More Troops, And More Violence
Violence and bombings have only increased after the proposed "surge" of 21,500 U.S. troops in Iraq.IRAQ: Iran ‘Fooling’ U.S. Military
New evidence is emerging on the ground of an Iranian hand in growing violence within Iraq.As the United States heads for a confrontation with Iran over allegations of Iranian involvement in bombings, the massacre in Najaf last month indicates that Iran could be working also through the Iraqi government, local leaders in Najaf say.
IRAQ: Iran ‘Fooling’ U.S. Military
New evidence is emerging on the ground of an Iranian hand in growing violence within Iraq.IRAQ: Official Lies Over Najaf Battle Exposed
Iraqi government lies over the killing of hundreds of Shias in an attack on Sunday stand exposed by independent investigations carried out by IPS in Iraq.IRAQ: Official Lies over Najaf Battle Exposed
Iraqi government lies over the killing of hundreds of Shias in an attack on Sunday stand exposed by independent investigations carried out by IPS in Iraq.IRAQ: Jordan Becomes a Doubtful Refuge
Hundreds of thousands have fled the violence in Iraq to seek refuge in Jordan, but refugees are now beginning to find its borders closing.IRAQ: Southern Tribes Joining Armed Resistance
Violence is spreading further across Iraq, as Shia Arab tribes in the south begin to engage occupation forces in new armed resistance.IRAQ: The War Becomes More Unholy
A stepped up military offensive that targets mosques, religious leaders and Islamic customs is leading many Iraqis to believe that the U.S.-led invasion really was a 'holy war'.IRAQ: Furore over Execution Continues Unabated
Expressions of outrage over the conduct of the trial and the manner of Saddam Hussein's rushed, chaotic execution are continuing unabated here as lawyers and human rights groups voice together their open criticism - although some are still cautiously asking the media to withhold their names from publication.IRAQ: Media Under Growing Siege
The U.S. administration continues to tout Iraq as a shining example of democracy in the Middle East, but press freedom in Iraq has plummeted since the beginning of the occupation.IRAQ: Terrified Soldiers Terrifying People
Ten-year-old Yassir aimed a plastic gun at a passing U.S. armoured patrol in Fallujah, and shouted "Bang! Bang!"IRAQ: Terrified Soldiers Terrifying People
Ten-year-old Yassir aimed a plastic gun at a passing U.S. armoured patrol in Fallujah, and shouted "Bang! Bang!"IRAQ: Execution Memories Refuse To Go Away
The footage of the execution of Saddam Hussein has generated controversy in Iraq that is refusing to die down.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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