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Suha Oda is an Iraqi journalist who has worked mostly in radio. She has also written articles for Deutsche Welle Arabic.

Iraq Pulse | Jun 28, 2017

Mosul residents divided over 'burqa ban'

First the Islamic State and now security restrictions on wearing the full face veil, or niqab, have women and others in Mosul reassessing their perceptions of the practice.

A displaced Iraqi woman removes her niqab, in western Mosul, Iraq, June 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani - RTX38TUZ
Iraq Pulse | Mar 27, 2017

Why aren't Mosul residents returning to liberated areas?

The residents of Mosul, especially the middle class, are leaving the city in large-scale numbers and have no hope of returning.

People do shopping at Nabi Yunus market after returning to their homes in the city of Mosul, Iraq Picture taken March 19, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal - RTX32IG2
Iraq Pulse | Jan 5, 2017

Smell of death fills Mosul

The bodies of Islamic State fighters lie in the streets of the liberated areas of Mosul, which is causing concern about the physical and psychological well-being of the city's residents.

A member of Iraqi rapid response forces holds a flower during battle with Islamic State militants in the Mithaq district of eastern Mosul, Iraq, January 4, 2017.  REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTX2XITM

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