Where 20 years' salary buys a PC

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United Nations sanctions have left Iraqi universities with outdated computers and no information from the international community on developments in information technology. The UK government aims to further tighten regulations on information transfer to Iraq, with the British Library already forbidden to send photocopied articles from technology periodicals under the UN embargo. Lecturers in Iraq feel isolated and demoralized. Students have no funds to purchase books on computer prgoramming and a personal computer would cost over 1 million Iraqi dinars.

Social aspects, United Kingdom, International trade, Information technology, International relations, Study and teaching, British foreign relations, United Nations, Iraqi foreign relations, Computer engineering, Embargoes

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Survival skirmish in aftermath of war

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The Kurdish Salahaddin University has cut links with the central government in Baghdad. This followed the withdrawal of funds, and outside links such as telephones and computers. Under Baghdad's rule students had to learn Saddam Hussein's speeches by heart and join in demonstrations favourable to him. Male students and staff were subject to military service.

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Democracy's symbol reaches breaking point

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The Salahaddin University in Iraq has endured grave shortages of equipment due to foreign companies fear of breaking sanctions as well as lack of money. They are allowed overseas recruitment after losing 40% of staff due to the political problems. Graduate qualifications are not recognised in Iraq or overseas.

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