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Iraq: Thousands of Diplomatic Passports Granted to God Knows Who
“It is unbelievable for Iraq to have such a large number of diplomatic staff,” said…

“Pleasure Marriage:” Thinly Veiled Legal Prostitution
This investigation reveals how Iraqi clerics continue to support Nikah Mut’ah (pleasure marriage), although the…

Iraq: One Third of Marriages End in Divorce or Separation
“Suddenly, there was a newfound openness. People entered the era of the Internet, satellite channels…

Searching for Missing Syrians in Israeli Hospitals
It is a little known chapter of the Syrian war: the thousands of Syrians who…

Iraqi Death Squads: Getting Away with Murder
How did armed groups operating under the cover of the Popular Mobilization Forces manage to…

Iraq: But What to Do with the Children?
The Yazidi Women Survivors Law is a victory, yet many question marks remain. Will the…

“They Stole our Properties, O Supreme Pontiff”
As Pope Francis travels through Iraq, Mosul’s Christians hope his visit will draw attention to…

Iraq: They Were Killed Only Because They Were Yazidis
Finding the remains of the victims and reburying them is a positive step, yet “just…

Guilt by Association: Iraqi Women and Children of ISIS Fighters Still Detained
Fatima finds it hard to convince people outside the detention camp that her grandchildren are…