Iraqi Kurdistan

Philippines Massacre

With mass killings in Maguindanao, Philippines now ranks as world’s most dangerous country for journalists. Photographs by Jes Aznar (27-Nov-09).

Azerbaijan: Ethnic Azeri Immigrants in Rights Struggle

They say the country’s immigration law makes it hard for them to gain permanent residence permits.

Erbil Citadel Set for Major Renovation

Is Second Round Possible?

Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.

Fear Chokes Nasiriya's Song

Iraq’s city of singers silenced by edicts and threats against secular music.

Ex-Erbil Citadel Residents Bemoan Relocation

Many of 800 families moved to preserve ancient site bitter about their transfer and claim they were inadequately compensated.

Afghans Fear Insurgent Infiltration Across Iran Border

Some officials say Herat frontier checkpoint giving Taleban a backdoor into Afghanistan.

Erbil Scores Big as Football Host

Locals beaming on and off field, as staging of Asian tournament boosts city’s resurgence.

Land of Plenty in Crisis

Upriver dams cause influx of salt water that’s destroying crops and killing livestock in once verdant Basra region.

Spoof of Georgian Patriarch Sparks Row

Orthodox leader at the centre of argument over whether the church is too involved in public life.