Region | Iraq
Iraq seen as more stable than Afghanistan
Iraq has emerged as a more stable country than Afghanistan, thanks to lower violence, the presence of a large US-led international force and high oil prices, according to a report published on Tuesday.
- Agencies
- Published: 09:47 March 25, 2008
Washington: Iraq has emerged as a more stable country than Afghanistan, thanks to lower violence, the presence of a large US-led international force and high oil prices, according to a report published on Tuesday.
The report by the British-based Jane's Information Group ranked Afghanistan as the world's third most-unstable country after the Gaza Strip and West Bank, and Somalia.
In contrast, Iraq was at No. 22 where it appeared among several African countries including Niger, Nigeria, Burundi and Equatorial Guinea.
The report, titled "Jane's Country Risk Ratings," was the first of its kind for the publisher and contained no comparison figures.
Vatican City was ranked most stable, followed by Sweden, Luxembourg and Monaco.
Tthe United States was judged to be only the 22nd most stable country, just below Australia and Portugal, due to international drug trafficking and the proliferation of small arms within US society.
News Editor's choice
-
Ukraine leaders fight over Russian language
Violence erupts in Ukraine parliament over a bill to allow use of Russian language in courts, hospitals
-
CBSE: 100% success in many UAE schools
6,000 students from 53 schools meet grade expectations in examinations
-
'I can’t believe he is not going to come back'
Seventeen-year-old boy went missing in Dubai during a visit from Pakistan
