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Call to Strengthen Laws Protecting Women
Conference presses government to combat abuse, honour killings.
23 Apr 10
Balanced Press Reporting of Iraqi Elections
IWPR newspaper produced during elections in Iraqi Kurdistan wins praise for balance and presentation.
25 Sep 09
Sulaimaniyah Violence Fears
Some warn of post-election clashes if fraud is suspected at the polls.
27 Jul 09
Turkey and Iraqi Kurds Turn Over New Leaf?
Business appears to trump political differences as long-standing foes build closer ties.
9 Jun 08
Talabani Supporters Rally Over Media Controversy
PUK officials back president’s much-criticised attempt to muzzle party members.
21 May 08
Fears of Cholera Epidemic in Kurdistan
Officials concerned series of gastric infections may signal outbreak of killer disease.
5 May 08
Fast-Track Learning for Women
Schools in the Kurdish north are encouraging adult education for women who never had a chance to go to school when they were young.
4 Mar 07
Healing Mullahs in Demand
Poor quality of mental health services thought to account for popularity of local faith healers.
18 Nov 06
Women Get a Break at the Pumps
Authorities provide women with their own petrol station to spare them the discomfort of queuing days for fuel.
4 Oct 06
Women Fear Killer's Release
Kurdish women’s rights activists say blood money payment in a high-profile case sets a dangerous precedent for crimes against women.
27 Jul 06
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