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A local NGO is leading the first campaign of its kind to expand women’s legal access to abortion in Iraqi Kurdistan.
A political battle is in full swing in Iraqi Kurdistan after Islamic parties claimed NGOs are corrupting the Kurdish youth through gender-based programmes. The division points towards a mistrust of Western-backed funders within the Islamic community.
Hailing from Halabja, gardener Azad Muhamad has helped revive the region's history of gardening and has built up a dedicated fan base in the process. Azad hopes to inspire more to pursue gardening, especially important given the frequency of drought.
Powerful storm have caused flash floods in northern Iraq that killed 12, including three foreign nationals and a baby.
Alcohol shops remain open for business in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region following Baghdad's booze ban.
Kurdish farmers are suffering from a price war with Syrian livestock smugglers, but some believe the situation could save native breeds of cattle and sheep.
Kurdish culture is little-known abroad, and international coverage often focuses on war, displacement, and geopolitical tensions. But one international film festival is rewriting that narrative, bringing Kurdish cinema to an expanding audience.
Syrian refugees in Erbil face growing uncertainty as Iraqi authorities intensify deportations despite ongoing humanitarian concerns and a fragile legal status
In-depth: Turkey has relaunched military operations in northern Iraq to target PKK fighters. Sofia Nitti reports from the autonomous Kurdistan region, where civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict.
Following Iraq's liberation from the Islamic State group, Mosul's minorities continue to face challenges, striving for justice and peaceful coexistence.