Archive for February 1st, 2015
As Battles Rage in Kirkuk, Political Solutions are Needed
February 1st, 2015 by Samuel Morris
There has been a steady growth in the fear of Islamic State ‘sleeper cells’ in the city, which has only been exacerbated by the flood of IDPs into the city. This, in turn, has led to the Sunni population fearing persecution at the hands of Kurds.
Kurdistan Teachers Union and MERI discuss reform in basic education system
February 1st, 2015 by MERI
The discussion focused on how to make trade unions more effective and their contribution to the democratic aspirations of the Kurdistan Region.
As Displaced Families Return to Nineveh, How to Address Social Cohesion?
February 1st, 2015 by Roger Guiu
Instead of direct peace-building initiatives that may actually add more fuel to the fire due to the volatile situation, the humanitarian community seems to be rightly prioritising social cohesion between stayees and returnees through an indirect approach.