Politics

Northern exports stalled by Baghdad-Erbil disputes

With southern oil exports choked off by war, Baghdad cannot use its only backup pipeline route because of a fight with the KRG over customs revenue control.

Oil tanks at Turkey's Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, which is run by state-owned Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS). (UMIT BEKTAS/Reuters)

Jun 22, 2009

Iraqis say “hands off” to Iran

Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.

Jun 22, 2009

Election fever rises in Iraqi Kurdistan

Competition stiff for parliamentary seats in what many believe will be a hotly-contested campaign.

Jun 22, 2009

Iraqis react to Iranian election

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disputed re-election as President of Iran has raised new questions about relations between the two neighbouring countries.

Jun 15, 2009

Under fire: Anbar journalists arming themselves

Regularly threatened and attacked, they’re buying guns on the black market for protection.

Jun 15, 2009

Gov’t launches attack on civil society

Government accused of stifling, monitoring NGOs.

Jun 10, 2009

Gov’t backs Shahristani in oil row with KRG

Press conference confirms June 29 contract awards; KRG deals must be approved by Oil Ministry.

Jun 9, 2009

Mines are “biggest environmental problem”

Minister of Environment heightens campaign of awareness and calls for donors to remove million of landmines.

Jun 9, 2009

Combating female circumcision

Activist describes challenges facing those trying to end the controversial practice in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Jun 8, 2009

Water fight

Iraq warns Turkey on Euphrates water supplies.

Jun 8, 2009

The Kuwaiti tab

Post-Saddam, Iraq’s war with Kuwait is far from over.