IWPR Stories

Water Pollution Silent Killer in North Afghan District

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Investigation suggests fatalities from drinking stagnant or polluted water are much higher than officials admit.

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Afghanistan

Talking Accountability in North Uganda

srdan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:38:41 +0000

IWPR radio programme and community-based discussions provide vital channel for citizens to put concerns to local government.

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International Justice - ICC

Top War Correspondent Killed in Syria

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:11:41 +0000

Marie Colvin was one of a handful of reporters on the ground in Homs describing the human cost of bombardment.

The Institute for War & Peace Reporting is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Marie Colvin, an inspirational war correspondent, friend and colleague.

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The Arab Spring

Afghanistan: Khost Residents Armed to the Teeth

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:37:39 +0000

Most households have at least one unlicensed weapon, despite government efforts to call them in and curb deadly feuds.

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Afghanistan

Online Insecurity in Georgia

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:38 +0000

Reporters voice concern at police powers to snoop online.

A roundtable in the Georgian capital Tbilisi highlighted fears that police would use their expanded surveillance powers to curb free expression on the internet.

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Caucasus

Yemeni Voters Optimistic

john — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:45:23 +0000

Presidential referendum offers hope of change, even though there’s only one candidate.

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The Arab Spring

Uzbekistan Denies Methodone Therapy to Heroin Users

john — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:23:26 +0000

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News Briefing Central Asia

Tale of Two Seasons in Jordanian Capital

john — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:19:14 +0000

Amman mixes secular and conservative identities.

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The Arab Spring

Iran Crisis Poses Major Risks to South Caucasus

john — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:34:56 +0000

Each state has different relationship with Tehran, but all are vulnerable to conflict spillover.

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Caucasus

Darfur Students Under Pressure in Sudan

john — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:28:12 +0000

Concerns about unfair targeting of young people from western region.

Legal experts in the Darfur region of western Sudan are concerned at the violent suppression of student protests and the apparent lack of judicial redress when deaths occur.

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International Justice - ICC

Iraq Boosts Oil Export Capacity

john — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:13:06 +0000

New project inaugurated in Basra as part of long-term energy strategy, but can domestic production keep pace?

A plan to triple Iraq’s oil exporting capacity took off with the inauguration of the first floating terminal in the Gulf port of Basra this week.

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Iraq

China Reaps Rewards of Central Asian Investment

srdan — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:22:16 +0000

Beijing wants to tap region’s energy resources, and is prepared to fund and build pipelines to get them.

Turkmen gas supplies to China reached over 20 billion cubic metres last month, more than two-thirds the target volume for the end of 2012. IWPR Central Asia editor Saule Mukhametrakhimova looks at the implications of Chinese investment in Central Asian energy.

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Central Asia

Azerbaijan Dismisses Iran's "Mossad" Claims

john — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:51:28 +0000

But row over alleged support for Israeli agents shows just how bad Azerbaijan’s relationship with Iran is.

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Caucasus

Armenian Concern at Pressure on Tehran

john — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:35:48 +0000

Fears that trouble in Iran would hurt carefully-crafted economic and energy ties.

The latest tensions between Tehran and the West have left many Armenians worrying about the future, given that Iran currently offers them a route out of regional isolation.

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Caucasus

Mladic Trial to Start In May

john — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:03:41 +0000

Judges originally planned March date, but say new date gives defence enough time to prepare.

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International Justice - ICTY

Witness Talks of "Orchestrated" Srebrenica Capture

john — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:53:01 +0000

Former Bosnian Serb officer recalls colleagues discussing where to kill captives once enclave was taken.

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International Justice - ICTY