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The New Arab Staff

Maymouna al-Basil

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Thousands of Iraqis gathered in Baghdad's Adhamiyah district on Wednesday to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad undeterred by the fragile security situation.

24 December, 2015

Feature: Iraqi victims of terror and violence complain of neglect and unfair procedures viewed as attempting to discourage victims from claiming compensation.

05 November, 2015

Culture: Preparations are underway for the seventh edition of Iraq's super silver-screen celebration, with more than 100 films from 40 countries.

29 September, 2015

Feature: In Iraq, the wrong name can cost your life. Many Iraqis are changing their names to escape persecution, with one district office receiving about 100 applications a month.

24 March, 2015

What was once one of the agricultural giants of the Middle East, Iraq's bloody decay since the US-led invasion has had a devastating impact on the country's farmers and arable land.

09 January, 2015