Bushra Al Mudhafar

Bushra Al Mudhafar is a writer and journalist from Baghdad working in both Iraqi and Arab media. After working as a broadcast journalist for an international television station, she now works for a local channel. She has also worked for international organizations including IWPR, and has published political reports in a variety of media.

Iraq Pulse | Apr 19, 2013

Voter Turnout Uncertain For Iraqi Provincial Elections

It is unclear what the turnout in the upcoming Iraqi provincial elections will be, with some predicting high voter turnout and others widespread apathy, writes Bushra Al Mudhafar.

Iraqi security forces wait in line to vote, outside a polling station in Basra, 420 km (261 miles) southeast of Baghdad April 13, 2013. Members of the Iraqi security forces head to polling stations on Saturday in Baghdad and other Iraqi provinces to cast their ballot in the 2013 provincial council election. REUTERS/Atef Hassan (IRAQ - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS MILITARY) - RTXYK1F

Iraq Pulse | Mar 25, 2013

Iraq's Sunni-Shiite Families Fear Renewed Sectarian Violence

Iraq’s estimated 2 million mixed Sunni-Shiite families are worried that renewed sectarian violence could have a devastating effect on their daily lives, writes Bushra Al Mudhafar.

Sunni Muslims shout slogans during an anti-government demonstration in Falluja, 50 km (31 miles) west of Baghdad, March 15, 2013. Thousands of Sunni Muslims protested after Friday prayers in huge rallies against Shi'ite Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, demanding that he step down. The signs read, "We are coming, Baghdad". REUTERS/Mohanned Faisal (IRAQ - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTR3F11P

Iraq Pulse | Mar 17, 2013

Iraqi Judiciary Fails Rape Victims

Incidents of rape are not receiving much attention in Iraq, as political divisions and protests take center stage in the country’s media, reports Bushra Al Mudhafar.

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - JULY 21: An Iraqi girl begs drivers for money at an intersection on July 21, 2011 in Baghdad, Iraq. While a recent United Nations report saw a significant potential for economic growth in Iraq, the current poverty rate is around 23% of the population. As the deadline for the departure of the remaining American forces in Iraq approaches, Iraqi politicians have been increasingly pressured to give a final decision about extending the mandate for a small U.S. military presence beyond the end of

Iraq Pulse | Feb 21, 2013

Barzani Plans to Host Summit As Iraqi Political Crisis Worsens

Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani plans to host a summit of Iraq's political leaders as the country's political crisis worsens, writes Bushra Al Mudhafar.