Ahmed spent more than four and a half years in unlawful detention, where he was subjected to torture in Iraq. Fifteen years after his release, he still plans his commute around the…

After the euphoria of World Cup qualification has faded, some difficult questions began to surface, reflecting on the flawed logic that Iraqi football keeps rehashing: who really gets to represent the national…

Across Anbar, women and children left behind by enforced disappearance face poverty, isolation and years of political promises that have failed to reveal the fate of those they love.

Through one cat’s journey between veterinary clinics in Iraq, this article exposes a troubled sector marked by weak oversight, neglectful clinics and a lack of accountability. A system meant to protect animals…

Why are people more afraid of seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions than of dealing with the illness itself? How does psychological suffering become a source of stigma…