Borzou Daragahi
Contact this reporter at borzou.daragahi@buzzfeed.com
治安が改善、夜の町に繰り出すバグダッド市民
米軍の侵攻から15年、昨年末には首相が「ISに対する勝利」を宣言したイラク。首都バグダッドでは、レストランなどで夜遅くまで家族や友人との時間を楽しむ人々の姿が急速に増えている。
Willkommen in der Partystadt Bagdad
So sieht die Hauptstadt des Irak heute aus, 15 Jahre nach dem Einmarsch der USA.
Welcome To Partytown, Baghdad
Fifteen years after the US invasion, and the war against ISIS, the Iraqi capital is alive and buzzing, with bars and restaurants open til the early morning.
「ISISに加担した疑い」を理由に、ずさんな捜査で逮捕が繰り返される
身に覚えがないのにISISに加わった疑いをかけられ、10回にわたり逮捕されたチュニジア人男性がいる。中東や北アフリカでは、ISIS関連の実績を上げるプレッシャーにさらされた警察が、適当な捜査で場当たり的に無実の人を逮捕する例が後を絶たない。
The New Face Of ISIS In Iraq Calls Itself The White Flags
The black flag of ISIS may no longer be flying in cities across Iraq, but militant groups are rebuilding and present a very real threat to the country’s stability. One such group — known as the White Flags — has built itself a mountain stronghold from which to launch its attacks.
“If Any Iranian Militias Enter This Square, They Will Die”
The US says it's based near the Syrian city of al-Tanf to guard against ISIS. But the rebels Washington is backing in the area say they’re more concerned about Iran.
Turkey Has Claimed Victory Over The US-Allied Militia In Syria
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey have taken over the city of Afrin, a Kurdish city inside Syria, after two months of fighting.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Dismisses Calls To Change The Hijab Law — On International Women's Day
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks come after a woman who removed her headscarf was sentenced to two years in prison.
「好きな服を選ぶ権利」を求める運動がSNSで拡散。始めたのはひとりの女性だった。
イランで人権派として知られる弁護士の1人は、政府に対し、「女性が自分の体に関わることを自分で決め、好きな服を選ぶ権利を認めるべきだ」と述べた。この動きはソーシャルメディアを通して広まっている。
Soupçonné d'appartenir à Daesh, cet homme a été arrêté dix fois. Pourtant, il est innocent.
Soupçonné d’être un membre de Daesh, un jeune père de famille a été arrêté à plusieurs reprises en Tunisie, malgré son innocence. Un cas typique au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord, où des milliers d'hommes sont victimes de ces coups de filet douteux.
This Man Was Arrested 10 Times For Being An ISIS Member — Despite Being Innocent
A young father of two has been repeatedly arrested in Tunisia for being a member of ISIS, despite his innocence. His case is typical of the Middle East and North Africa, where thousands of men are caught up in legally dubious dragnets.
Turkey Has Gone More Than A Year Without A Major Terror Attack. This Is How.
In a rare interview with a Western journalist, a security official reveals how Turkey has been taking on militants, and – for now at least – winning.
This Is What It's Like To Try To Survive In Eastern Ghouta, Where "Death Is The Master"
As BuzzFeed News spoke to a resident on the phone, a missile screeched in the background. “Did you hear the sound?” he said. “May God protect whoever received the missile.”
Here's What We Know About The US Airstrikes That Killed Russian Fighters In Syria
There was little doubt on Tuesday that American airstrikes last week killed Russian mercenaries in Syria.
Syria’s Civil War Is Ending. But The War For Syria Is Just Beginning.
A few years ago, the West imagined the worst-case scenario in Syria as a victory for the Assad regime. That now seems quaint.
On Sunday She Tweeted Against The War. On Monday Police Broke Her Door Down.
Turkey is cracking down on opponents of its war in northwest Syria.
A Turkish Helicopter Has Been Shot Down On The Syria–Turkey Border, Killing At Least 2
The attack comes hours after Israel said one of its jets was shot down in Syria.
Israel's Military Says One Of Its Jets Has Been Shot Down After New Raids In Syria
The Israeli military carried out strikes on Saturday in response to an Iranian drone launched from Syria into Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel will do "whatever is necessary to protect our sovereignty and our security."
Iranian Women Removing Their Headscarves Have Triggered A Power Struggle In The Country
Women in Iran risking arrest by removing their Islamic headscarves have been labeled as drug-using Western dupes. But their protests have exposed faultlines among the country's leaders.