An Iraqi girl's thinly veiled teenage rebellion

In the sacred Shiite city of Najaf, where women hide themselves behind dark robes and head scarves, 15-year-old Ban wears the wrong kind of black.

She likes dark, ripped gloves, silver butterfly shirts and white dice on a chain. She paints her nails black and brushes on matching eye shadow. Full Story »

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Philippe Habib
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by Philippe Habib - Dec. 14, 2010

What a great example of human spirit coming out in very trying circumstances.

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Barry Grossheim
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by Barry Grossheim - Dec. 14, 2010

The rebellion described here seems so mild, so innocent. And yet it is not. Even in Iraq strict adherence to religious strictures is strongly encouraged.

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