It's been a while since we have focused on what is actually going on the ground in Iraq, so here are some articles on what has been happening recently:

The Independent: Secret slaughter by night, lies and blind eyes by day

Electronic Iraq: Taxicab Diaries - Taxi Drivers in Iraq Share their Feelings on the Occupation

Recent Updates from Voices with the Wilderness

Also, there is a new website online, Iraq Revenue Watch, with a plethora of documents relating to the reconstruction of Iraq. Of course, the details of many contracts are clouded, as is the case with a recent contract awarded to Erinys to provide security for oil pipelines.