#iraq

#iraq

In Iraq, the excavation of mass graves reveals the complex journey of identifying the remains of those lost in the conflict, highlighting family struggles for closure.

In the Arab world we are not fully accustomed to the concept of commissioning stories around a specific theme or of a specific length then working with the author on revisions... which posed some challenges.

Cooking fish over an open flame is hot work in Amarah's summer heat.

In 'Sololand,' Blasim captures postwar Iraq's unsettling blend of humor and horror, expertly showcasing the tragic absurdity of life amidst violence.

"Iraq on Monday officially banned alcohol in social clubs and hotels—among the last venues serving booze—in what might be the last step in the country's drawn-out process of stamping out alcohol."