Iraq War
The everyday voices silenced in our coverage of the Middle East
Until women and young people are heard, we won’t break this cycle of destruction and dehumanisation, argues director Maysoon Pachachi.
Written by: Maysoon Pachachi
Photos capturing life in the aftermath of the Iraq War
The cost of war — Twenty years on from the beginning of the US-led invasion, Moises Saman's photographs show the scale of the destruction and loss faced by Iraqi civilians – as well as their resilience.
Written by: Isaac Muk
A searing elegy on war in Iraq and Afghanistan
Attention servicemember — From 2003 to 2008, Ben Brody worked as a combat photographer in Iraq, capturing both the immense brutality and unseen, candid moments that defined the war.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Blood on his hands: Should Tony Blair be prosecuted for war crimes?
Chilcot Report #4: Tony Blair, war criminal? — After the Chilcot Report savaged Tony Blair’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, should he face trial for war crimes that resulted in the deaths of over 150,000 Iraqis?
Written by: Max Gayler
Despite the invasion, there are lessons to be learnt from Italy's stop the Iraq war movement
Chilcot Report #1: A view from Italy — In 2003, millions of people around the world marched together to demand the invasion of Iraq be halted. Sadly these movements were unsuccessful, and a bloody war ensued. As the Chilcot Enquiry is published, remember that in Italy the anti-war movement was creative and radical, and important lessons can be learned.
Written by: Maham Hashmi
Millions marched against the war in Iraq - don't let those responsible forget
Chilcot Report #3: The day we said NO — In light of the Chilcot Inquiry, an investigation into the destructive Iraq war that's been years in the making, remember that in 2003 millions took to the streets of London to demand the invasion not take place. Those in power didn't listen, and today we'll find out if we were right.
Written by: Danny Burrows