ANOTHER STORY SET IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF THAWRA.

Signs of progress and reminders of what impedes progress.

The 2nd ACR opened two police stations in al-Thwara, run by military police until local Iraqi police can be equipped and trained to take over.

And for the very first time, Madiha Lazim said she feels safe enough to walk after dark, but only when accompanied by other women.

“Yes, I feel safe,” she began to say. But the conversation abruptly ended when a cleric, who would only identify himself as “Islam,” yelled at the congregating women, telling them they had no business being outside, and especially should not speak to a reporter.

At his insistence, they scurried away.

Its a good story. Read it here.