Iraq

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.

Is Iraqi Media Law a Step Forward?

IWPR Courses Inspire New Generation of Iraqi Women

Workshop participants start producing public-service advertising for local media.

Iraqi Football Win Marred By Post-Match Fighting

Jordanian fans harass Iraqis after losing game, marking divisions between communities.