IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Tradition Traps Widows
Traditional values are making it difficult for women who have lost their husbands to marry who they wish.
18 Nov 05
Crisis in Supreme Court
Observers say President Karzai missed an opportunity to reform the country’s ineffective judicial system when he re-appointed all but one of the nine high court judges.
18 Nov 05
Letter From Bamian
A visitor from Kabul is shocked and saddened by conditions in one of the country’s most backward provinces.
18 Nov 05
Beyond the Ballot Box
Continuing bloodshed and war of words spells little hope for peace after the September 18 poll.
18 Nov 05
Self-Immolation Seen as Only Escape
Family problems and desperate circumstances lead many young women to burn themselves to death.
18 Nov 05
Kirkuk Parties Upset at Kurdish Returnee Vote
By Ommar Gharib in Kirkuk (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Kurdish Officials Outline Security Plans
By Rebaz Mahmood in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Northeastern Town's Kurds and Arabs Split Over Participation
By Dhya Rasan in Jalawla (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
Polling Stations Under Fire in Amarah
By Hazim al-Sharaa in Amarah (ICR No. 99, 25-Jan-05)
18 Nov 05
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