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DRC Youth Under Spotlight as Elections Loom

Young people could have a significant influence on upcoming polls – both negative and positive.

17 Oct 11

Protests Sweep Iraq

Casualties rise as disgruntled locals march over poor services, unemployment and corruption.

18 Feb 11

Supporters of mutta say it protects vulnerable women from exploitation by offering them a flexible marriage contract, backed by a religious authority. (Photo: Sirwan Aziz/Metrography)

Temporary Marriages Stir Iraqi Sensitivities

Iraqis divided over whether short-term Shia marriage contracts assist or exploit vulnerable women.

23 Sep 10

Iraqis Divided Over US Troop Exit

Views of American withdrawal coloured by political party allegiances.

3 Sep 10

Iraq Attacks Highlight Fragile Security

Violence expected to continue as US troops withdraw and as long as political stalemate remains unresolved.

28 Aug 10

Civilians in Wardak province report that the Taleban are more in evidence than local government officials. (Photo: US Army)

Taleban Noose Around Wardak Tightens

Insurgents reportedly in control outside urban centres.

26 Aug 10

American troops inspect a Marja bazaar. (Photo: D. Myles Cullen, Courtesy of U.S. Army)

Marja Residents Fear Taleban Resurgence

Officials downplay local concerns that Taleban are growing in strength and may retake crucial area of Helmand.

30 Jul 10

Villages such as this in Herat province have increasingly been infiltrated by the Taleban. (Photo: Marius Arnesen)

International Forces Deny Funding Afghan Militia

Afghan officials claim American troops did not consult them over new village defence force in western region.

28 Jul 10

Sex Scandal Rocks Iraqi Shia Establishment

Videos allegedly showing senior cleric having sex seen as blow to reputation of highest Shia religious body.

4 Jul 10

Baghdad's Trash Piles Up

Municipality tries to tackle garbage crisis, but does it have the resources to do so?

2 Jul 10

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