Institute for War and Peace ReportingJuly 16, 2009. The pullout revealed mixed emotions: anger over the occupiers' violence, and a few fonder recollections of encounters with individual soldiers.
Emad al-Shara, Zaineb Naji, Daud Salman, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. March 18, 2009. Iraqis are doubtful that incoming provincial councils will boost employment, curb corruption or bring basic needs like water to their homes.
Zaineb Naji, Institute for War and Peace Reporting. January 24, 2009. As the January 31 elections approach, provincial councils are reserving seats for female leaders.
Kadhem Ali, Azzaman. September 15, 2008. Contaminated water is believed to be the main cause of the spread of the deadly disease, which is estimated to have killed up to 1,000 people.