In Amman: How Many Cities Does the Mountain Hold? The author examines the limited routes taken by low-income residents in Jabal Amman due to the ongoing gentrification in the area. She focuses on the contrasts in three streets: Khirfan, Omar Bin Al-Khattab, and Rainbow Street, illustrating how these streets reflect social and economic disparities. The author also delves into the broader divisions in Amman, highlighting how the city has transformed into “islands of inequality,” with some areas linked to affluent lifestyles while others suffer from worsening social and economic problems
Iraqi Women Living and Dying Without the State’s Knowledge: The Hidden Struggles of Iraq’s Unregistered Females” Many women in Iraq lack official documentation, often due to historical attempts to control their inheritance. This absence of legal papers not only affects their rights but also facilitates marriages below the legal age. The feature highlights their stories and examines the link to a proposed law to lower the minimum marriage age for women.
