RFE/RL IRAQ REPORT
16.01.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Iraq |
 Iraq's Sunni Protests Challenge Establishment Tens of thousands of Sunnis have been taking to the streets in Iraq, the largest wave of Sunni unrest since U.S. troops withdrew a year ago and pose a major challenge for the government. But the demonstrators' spiraling list of demands has left Baghdad uncertain how to contain the crisis. More  Flooded Baghdad Struggles To Keep Head Above Water Flash floods engulfed parts of Baghdad on December 25-26 after some of the heaviest rains in 30 years. A week later, the Iraqi capital -- whose sewer system is not equipped for heavy precipitation -- is still dealing with the aftermath. More  Spate Of Car Seizures Leaves Iraqis Guessing Authorities in the Iraqi capital have impounded dozens of cars in a move that's likely to put a dent in a practice that regularly saves new car buyers thousands of dollars. More  Kurdish Artists Bring Violence Against Women Into The Open Reports of rape, domestic violence, honor killings, female genital mutilation, and self-immolation are still widespread throughout Iraq's traditionally conservative Kurdish region. A number of initiatives have been launched in the region in an effort to raise awareness of these problems. More  HALO Trust Co-Founder Sees 'Good Successes' On Land-Mine Front Fewer land mines are being laid down today than in recent decades -- but huge numbers of them remain in the ground in postconflict countries around the world. RFE/RL spoke with Guy Willoughby, co-founder of the HALO Trust, a humanitarian organization clearing mines in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and other countries. More |
