Riverbend (blogger)

Riverbend, also known as Riverbend Baghdad, was the pseudonym of an Iraqi woman who wrote a blog, "Baghdad Burning," from 2003 to 2007. The blog provided a first-hand account of life in Baghdad during and after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Her writing offered a unique and personal perspective on the war, the occupation, and the daily struggles faced by ordinary Iraqis.

Her entries often covered topics such as the rising violence, shortages of essential goods, the impact of the occupation on Iraqi culture, and her family's experiences. The blog gained international attention and provided a voice for Iraqi civilians often unheard in mainstream media coverage of the war.

After maintaining her anonymity for several years, Riverbend revealed her identity as a young female computer programmer in 2007. She co-authored a book, Baghdad Burning: Girl Blog from Iraq, based on her blog entries. While she stopped blogging in 2007, her work remains a significant historical document, offering valuable insight into the human cost of the Iraq War. Her writings are frequently cited as a vital source for understanding the lived experiences of Iraqi civilians during a period of intense conflict and political upheaval.