Sumedha Senanayake

Also by Sumedha Senanayake

• October 27, 2006

  Iraq: Health-Care System On Verge Of Collapse

  Can Iraq's government provide basic health care? (epa) PRAGUE, October 27, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- The working conditions of Iraqi doctors have become increasingly difficult as they toil in a health-care system on the brink of collapse and attempt to treat Iraqis injured by the ongoing violence. At the same time, Iraqi doctors have found themselves being targeted by both insurgents and Iraqi security forces.

• October 25, 2006

  Lofty Proclamations, But No Mechanisms

  Although many Iraqis hope the recent Mecca Charter can stem the violence in their country, it seems unlikely proclamations alone can achieve this.

• October 20, 2006

  Shi'ite Militia Continues To Pose Dilemma

  The Iraqi government's inability to curb the militias is overshadowing efforts to purge the Interior Ministry.

• October 18, 2006

  Iraq: Violence, Government Intervention Take Toll On Journalists

  Atwar Bahjat was killed reporting from Samarra in February (AFP) NEW YORK, October 18, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- The working conditions of Iraqi journalists have become increasingly difficult as they continue to be targeted by insurgents and militias, while at the same time, media outlets are being threatened and pressured by the Iraqi government.

• October 12, 2006

  Archive | Iraqi antiquities pillaged, destroyed

  PRAGUE, October 12, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Archeologists and art historians who specialize in Iraq's ancient history are concerned that the country's vast collection of ancient monuments and artifacts is at risk of being destroyed or pillaged and sold on the international black market.

• October 12, 2006

  Police Face Many Difficulties

  Frequently targeted by insurgents, Iraq's police are also accused of being infiltrated by sectarian militia, as well as being inadequately trained.

• October 05, 2006

  Internally Displaced Flee Sectarian Violence

  Following the attack on a Shi'ite mosque in February, violence has forced thousands to flee their homes, with many going to the more secure Kurdish north.