Iraq

Baghdad Beauty Salons Back in Business

Once the target of extremists, beauty shops are slowly re-opening in the capital.

Iraq: Jun ‘08

Two stories draw the attention of women’s advocates in Kirkuk and Baghdad.

Iraq: May ‘08

IWPR Iraq journalists win prestigious German journalism award.

Kurdish Muslims Embrace Digital Age

From cartoons to lectures on theology, CDs on religious themes are selling fast in the north of Iraq.

IWPR Iraq Reporters Acclaimed

Iraqi trainees win prestigious German journalism award.

Iraq: May ‘08

IWPR story on “mobile phone abuse” said to have prompted Kurdish lawmakers to look at ways of tackling the problem.

Iraqi Kidnap Victims' Wives Face Financial Struggle

Women whose husbands go missing find it difficult to obtain government aid.

Sahar al-Haideri Wins Amnesty Award

Syrians See Little Progress From Arab Summit

(01-Apr-08)

More Aid Needed for Iraqi Refugees

(16-Apr-08)