A week after Basra and a dozen other cities were struck by coordinated bombings and shootings, life stalls.
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In a zero-sum game of real estate, Basra farmers are losing their ancestral lands and livelihoods to Iraq’s oil boom.
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KRG’s new gas deal with Europe fuels conflict with central government over oil sector control and exposes gap in American understanding of key Iraqi issue.
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Iraqi Oil Police initiate measures to combat possible attack, especially along the northern export pipeline.
After leading turnaround, Beiji refinery chief quits
The man brought in to clean up Beiji refinery has made good on his threat to quit the post, after death threats and little help from the government.
Farmer’s lawsuit demands compensation for oil land
Farmer claims that state oil company took over his land in Missan province and owes him millions in lost income.
Iraqi forces pursued robbers of cargo ships in Gulf
Details emerge as officials confirm that four ships were looted, but assert that ports are secure.
Power protests roil Dhi Qar province again
Security forces arrested 37 for illegal demonstration but province officials blame central government for shorting energy supply.
BP lawsuit future uncertain
Ex-MP vows to continue challenge but raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, attorney fees and alleged threats have taken toll.
