Story Behind the Story
The Story Behind the Story gives an insight into the work that goes into IWPR articles and the challenges faced by our trainees at every stage of the editorial process. This feature allows our journalists to explain where they get the inspiration for their articles, why the subjects matter to them, and how they personally have felt affected by the often controversial issues they explore. It also shows the difficulties writers can face as they try to get to the heart of a story.
3 Apr 12
Armenian reporter describes evolution from blanket hostility to realisation that Azeris are people, not monsters.
28 Mar 12
Reporter had to overcome both his own apprehensions and prisoners’ suspicion of him.
26 Mar 12
Reporter describes how things get very personal if you ask people how they feel about Armenians.
28 Feb 12
Reporter encounters fear and evasive behaviour while investigating crimes.
3 Feb 12
Clandestine meetings and confrontational officials make pinning down details of illicit passport sales a difficult job.
23 Jan 12
Serbian journalist recounts emotional visit to scenes of past bloodshed in Croatia.
