Moving to Basra, Iraq

Hi All,

I am Arvind K from India.
I have got a job in Basra, Iraq and likely to move in a month.
1) How safe is Basra now? (PRIMARY QUESTION)
2) Is it OK to move out leisurely in the weekend?
3) Which is the advisable bank for opening account?
4) Are there any malls, cinema halls... etc to wander in the weekend?
5) Which is the preferred telephone network? How is the internet facility?

Looking forward to hear from you ASAP.

Thanks.