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After Al-Qa'eda, Life Returns to Hawr Rajab

After Al-Qa'eda, Life Returns to Hawr Rajab

Produced by Nabeel Kamal HAWR RAJAB, IRAQ– Civilians told horror stories of being afraid to leave their homes for fear of retribution. According to one member of the Sahwa, those who smoked regularly could have their fingers amputated or their tongue burned. Many other residents, Sunni and Shi’a alike,

Marwan Speaks about Kidnapping, part 2

Marwan Speaks about Kidnapping, part 2

Editor's Note: see Part 1 here. Last week you heard the details of the events surrounding Marwan Ghassan’s kidnapping. As we said then, this is the second most upsetting news a media organization can receive.The first being of a correspondent’s death. This week Marwan provides

Marwan Speaks about Kidnapping

Marwan Speaks about Kidnapping

Aside from death, abduction of a correspondent is just about the last thing anyone involved in a media organization wants to hear. On July 23rd, that is exactly what happened. Kidnappings have now become routine in Baghdad. Luckily Marwan was released approximately three days after his kidnapping. Unfortunately when Marwan

Another Rocket in Baghdad

Another Rocket in Baghdad

Produced by Omar Abdullah BAGHDAD–Mortar and rocket attacks have become more and more common in Baghdad. They have even started to seem like the weapon of choice in the growing conflict between Iraq’s militias. Today’s story is the second such event Alive in Baghdad has reported on

Adhamiya Residents Describe Katyusha Attack

Adhamiya Residents Describe Katyusha Attack

Produced by Isam Rasheed BAGHDAD–The Coalition forces have recently named the Adhamiya district as one of four major hotspots in Baghdad, which they will be attempting to calm with an injection of forces. Unfortunately Adhamiya is not just a source of violence in Baghdad, but exists within the complex