World Questions: Iraq
Saddam Hussein was toppled as Iraq\u2019s head of state in 2003 after US-led forces invaded the country. World Questions is in Iraq with a public audience and a panel of politicians and thinkers to mark the 20th anniversary. They address today\u2019s issues and there is passion and excitement as Iraqis debate openly whether life is better now than it was under Saddam. Foreign influence, corruption, the rights of women and Iraq\u2019s potential as a tourist destination are all discussed by a panel facing questions from the public.
The panel:\nMohamed Al Daraji: Senior Advisor on Technical Matters to the Prime Minister of Iraq\nSuadad Al Salhy: Senior Reporter for Middle East Eye\nTara Berhan Shwani: Senior Associate International Republican Institute\nDhiaa Al Asadi: Former leader of the Sadrist Bloc in Parliament
Presenter: Jonny Dymond\nProducer: Charlie Taylor