Thi Qar protestors close down government building

Thi Qar protestors closed down provincial council and governorate buildings on Wednesday, expressing their anger as their 48 hour ultimatum to the government regarding electricity came to an end.

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Thi Qar's suicide crisis: 1 case every five days

Thi Qar records one suicide case every five days over eight years. A phenomenon that lacks genuine government intervention.

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Social stigma: A challenge for psychiatrists in Thi Qar

Challenges faced by psychiatrists in Thi Qar: Societal stigma hinders treatment for mental disorders and addiction

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Iraq’s AIDS infections surpass 2000; actual numbers likely higher

Iraq faces challenges with HIV/AIDS, including transmission, secrecy, treatment struggles, and stigma. There's a need for increased awareness and screenings. Nabras Aziz's story highlights the impact on families and stresses early detection and prevention.

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Thi Qar's security leadership threatened by tribal conflicts

In Thi Qar, tribal conflict threatens the state’s security apparatus, and the government’s efforts to defuse the conflict is believed by locals to be misplaced.

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Girls in Thi Qar driven to addiction through family disintegration and study pressures

Iraq faces a rising epidemic of drug addiction, particularly among youth and women, driven by societal pressures, familial breakdowns, and easy access to stimulants like Captagon and crystal methamphetamine.

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Climate change threatens Thi Qar's heritage

Climate change poses a significant threat to archaeological sites in southern Iraq, especially in Thi Qar governorate, endangering their preservation and prompting urgent conservation efforts.

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Thi Qar tribal conflicts ‘good for business’ while destroying lives

Displacement from areas of tribal violence has revitalized urban markets while leaving officers dead and civilians running for their lives, even over trivial social media posts.

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