Regime Erodes Lawyers' Independence
Legal profession is failing to stand up to authorities' abuse of civil rights.
23 Oct 09
First Person
Ensnared in Kurdish Election Blame Game
For one IWPR journalist, Iraqi Kurdish poll overshadowed by mystifying allegation of misconduct.
7 Aug 09
Dead Souls Haunt Kurdish Poll
A young idealist finds the deceased appear to have played a role in Iraqi Kurdistan’s recent election.
4 Aug 09
On Seeing the Death of Neda
Syrian journalist tells of being moved by the death of a woman in a Tehran street.
25 Jun 09
On the Lebanese Campaign Trail
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
4 Jun 09
Don't Talk Politics
Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
8 May 09
Paying a High Price for Freedom
Syrian human rights lawyer offers a tribute to a political dissident who never lost hope, despite years of suffering.
2 Apr 09
Battling Indoctrination in the Classroom
Teachers who want to broaden the minds of their students face an uphill struggle.
3 Mar 09
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