Middle East

IWPR Comes to Aid of Ex-Kurdish Fighter

New Bid to Revive Ailing Power Sector

Syrian government turns to private sector to ease electricity shortage.

Iraq Reels After Football Ban

FIFA suspension spurs heated debate over the future of Iraqi football.

Germany Returns Kurds to Uncertain Fate

Deportation to Syria of some failed asylum seekers leads to arrest, rights groups say.

Journalist Honoured

By IWPR staff

Iraqi Police Act After Story on Media Threats

IWPR probe into intimidation of reporters results in police investigation and promises of better security.

Iraq Politicians Study Press Law Report

Parliamentary committee to examine IWPR report in its review of controversial press legislation.

Iraq Language Gap Probed

Language dispute highlights growing Arab-Kurd tensions.

Basra Official Says Reports Influential

Senior Basra official believes IWPR stories on social, economic and cultural issues in region will concentrate minds of authorities.

Report Helps Iraqi Mine Victims

Director of hospital offers treatment after being moved by story about amputee.