Suha Oda

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

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.

Suha Oda | Iraq | Jun 28, 2017

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

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.

Suha Oda | Iraq | Mar 27, 2017

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

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.

Suha Oda | Iraq | Jan 5, 2017

Suha Oda

Mosul residents divided over 'burqa ban'

Why aren't Mosul residents returning to liberated areas?

Smell of death fills Mosul

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