Iraqis proud of Baghdad booksellers’ district that survived war, repression

By Matilde Zimmermann
February 22, 2019

Top, “There is a struggle going on between the U.S. and Iran, and it is taking place on Iraqi soil,” Adel Hatem told speakout at Baghdad’s Al-Qushla fort Feb. 8. Below, protest against murder of novelist Alaa Mashzoub, known for opposition to foreign intervention, Feb. 6, sponsored by writers’ union.

Top, “There is a struggle going on between the U.S. and Iran, and it is taking place on Iraqi soil,” Adel Hatem told speakout at Baghdad’s Al-Qushla fort Feb. 8. Below, protest against murder of novelist Alaa Mashzoub, known for opposition to foreign intervention, Feb. 6, sponsored by writers’ union.