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Kurdistan home to more than 1 million displaced Iraqis

Country could be divided between the government and the two Islamist groups

Convention calls for more open discussion on issues such as the role of women and the clergy

Millions of Syrians face severe conditions after two years of civil war

People of Benghazi voice their sentiments

Even in Benghazi, people are still cautious, fearing pro-government spies and informers could be listening

Refaat had left country disgusted by political graft

Protesters calling for change have no tolerance for troublemakers

Activists use doublespeak to run rings around secret police

Life remains normal in second largest city as residents are reluctant to disrupt their comfortable status