Such narratives are framed around Baghdad’s new and popular consumer spaces, like glitzy shopping malls and restaurants, and an improved security situation evidenced by the removal of blast walls and ...

Her book Baghdad: an urban history through the lens of literature is a mixture between science and arts.

Baghdad, a city of nearly 9 million, has seen some efforts to restore public parks and cultural spaces, but urban planning has largely overlooked youth-focused projects. That may be starting to ...

Iraq’s capital Baghdad has launched the first phase of a mega urban forest project covering an area of approximately 13 million square metres (sqm) on the site of the former Rasheed Military Camp. The ...

Baghdad was the vibrant epicentre of the movement. Protesters also organised cultural and sports events before the demonstrations were crushed in a brutal crackdown that saw more than 600 people ...