First Person

Drained by Iraq, Revived by Mecca

An Iraqi journalist finds renewal on a pilgrimage as his country struggles on without a government.

13 Aug 10

IWPR editor describes four days of violence and chaos in southern city.

29 Jun 10

An Iraqi’s tale of an odyssey through war zones, trying to reach the West but ending up in Guantanamo.

10 Jun 10

Extortion racket feeds insurgency in volatile northern Iraqi city.

7 Jun 10

How attempt to challenge electricity bill led to trail through Azerbaijan’s bureaucratic maze.

3 Jun 10

Former member of al-Qaeda tells IWPR why he joined the insurgency in Iraq and why he eventually left.

22 Apr 10

US and European engagement with Syria hasn’t discouraged Syrian officials from continuing crack down on peaceful dissidents. By a human rights lawyer

10 Apr 10

How a report of shootings cast a shadow over Kurdish New Year celebrations.

30 Mar 10

A Sunni Arab housewife whose community boycotted the last election describes why she took part in this one.

11 Mar 10

Festival of sacrifice makes Iraqi journalist yearn for better times.

18 Jan 10

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