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Falling Turnout Hints at Voter Disenchantment
Politicians’ broken promises blamed for significant drop in election participation.
18 Mar 10
Cost of Burial Plots Soars
Skyrocketing price of final resting place is a grave matter for Damascenes. By Hani Mawed (SB No. 96, 12-Mar-10)
13 Mar 10
Iran and Syria Look to Closer Ties
Visa move aimed at improving relations at a human level but obstacles remain.
12 Mar 10
Future Looks Grim for Syrian Activists
As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.
5 Mar 10
Elections Daily Launched in Iraq
IWPR-trained journalists take part in innovative election reporting project.
4 Mar 10
Iraqi Officials Influenced by Report
Investigative report prompts education ministry to amend its new religious education curriculum.
2 Mar 10
No More Parole for Rapists
Prosecutors in Katanga province pledge to end possibility of early release in rape cases.
26 Feb 10
Kurdish Autonomy Calls Split Dissidents
Opposition wants to retain unitary Syrian state, rejects self-rule for Kurds.
25 Feb 10
International Justice/ICC: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10
IWPR project team produces three-part radio series to highlight issue of sexual violence in Darfur.
18 Feb 10
Pakistan: Dec ‘09/Jan ‘10
Local authorities restore school‘s electricity after IWPR article appears in local newspaper.
18 Feb 10
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