Iraq
Tough "Cybercrimes Bill" on Hold in Iraq
Critics say law combines sweeping descriptions of “information crimes” with excessive penalties.
Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose
Draft law intended to promote return to normality, but critics warn of opposite effect if militants believe they have impunity.
Iraqi Government Acts to Defuse Power-Cut Rage
Electricity shortages happen everywhere in Iraq, but cause angry scenes in the boiling temperatures of the south.
IWPR Credited With Prompting Iraqi Schoolbook Revision
Article on divisive content of textbooks on Islam got education officials working on something both faith communities could live with.
IWPR Iraq Boosts Women's Media Skills
Participants study marketing and photography in preparation for female-run advertising agency.
Iraq Bombs Deliberate Ploy to Incite Sunni-Shia Conflict
Mainstream politicians on all sides agree on the threat, but critics say they should set example of unity themselves.
Arab Unrest Drives Iraqi Refugee Return
Government says its resettlement programme has boosted numbers, though main driver seems to be fear of violence in host states.
Iraqi Women Trained in Ad Agency Skills
Enhancing financial management forms part of efforts to build female-run advertising and design agency.
IWPR Report Prompts Policy Shift on Returning Iraqis
Funds to become more readily available after story on concerns of Iraqis living in Syria.