First Person
Iraq: The Accidental Prisoner
An Iraqi’s tale of an odyssey through war zones, trying to reach the West but ending up in Guantanamo.
Al-Qaeda Turns to Mafia Tactics in Mosul
Extortion racket feeds insurgency in volatile northern Iraqi city.
Azeri Reporter Recalls Utility Nightmare
How attempt to challenge electricity bill led to trail through Azerbaijan’s bureaucratic maze.
My Life as an Insurgent
Former member of al-Qaeda tells IWPR why he joined the insurgency in Iraq and why he eventually left.
Syrian Activists Targeted Despite Western Overtures
US and European engagement with Syria hasn’t discouraged Syrian officials from continuing crack down on peaceful dissidents. By a human rights lawyer
Shocking News on a Happy Day
How a report of shootings cast a shadow over Kurdish New Year celebrations.
Breaking the Habit of a Lifetime
A Sunni Arab housewife whose community boycotted the last election describes why she took part in this one.
An Eid Prayer for Peace in Baghdad
Festival of sacrifice makes Iraqi journalist yearn for better times.
Karadzic Courtroom Drama
Reporter looks back at emotional opening day of long-awaited trial of former Bosnian Serb leader.