Islam in Iraq

Photos of Salam and his older brother sit on a small table in his family's home, lit only by cell phones and a lantern. Salam says his brother was arbitrarily arrested by Iraqi security forces. The family was initially able to visit him, but it's been mor

A Sunni man in Baghdad says his life is ‘like the walking dead’

Conflict & Justice

Sunnis in Baghdad feel increasingly trapped, caught between Sunni extremists threatening the capital, Shia militias and an oppressive government.Sunnis in Baghdad feel increasingly trapped, caught between Sunni extremists threatening the capital, Shia militias and an oppressive government.

Shiite shrine

What does it mean when someone says they’re Shia or Sunni?

Lifestyle & Belief
Mourners carry the coffin of their relative

Life means constant fear and constant sorrow in Iraq

Conflict & Justice