IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
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Damascus Slum Dwellers Fear Eviction
Residents complain of dreadful conditions, but worry redevelopment plan will leave them homeless.
19 May 09
Tajikistan's Social Orphans
Analysts say poverty and a culture of dependence on government prompts many parents to place their children in state-run homes.
15 May 09
Press Gangs Roam Tajikistan
As the twice-yearly conscription year draws to an end, some are casting doubt on the military’s claims that it was a resounding success.
15 May 09
Torrential Rains Leave Havoc in Wake
Villagers in parts of southern Tajikistan are living as refugees in tent camps following heavy rains which produced devastating floods and mudslides.
15 May 09
US Sanctions Renewal Causes Dismay
Decision to maintain restrictions at time of increased diplomatic engagement surprises observers in Damascus.
15 May 09
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