Middle East

Early Marriages Worry Azerbaijan Officials

Unscrupulous mullahs accused of marrying young girls whose health and education then suffer.

6 Nov 09

Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex.

6 Nov 09

Recent minibus driver strike rare protest in country where majority daren’t consider collective action to improve their lives.

6 Nov 09

Concerns that violence could deter voters in upcoming polls come amid widespread anger at government’s security failings.

5 Nov 09

IWPR Iraq producing human rights-focused television news magazine.

4 Nov 09

Opposition say they are subjected to police persecution and their business supporters are intimidated.

30 Oct 09

Syrians living on low wages deride government Eid bonus.

30 Oct 09

Turkey and Azerbaijan seek to soothe anger over Armenia deal.

29 Oct 09

Book enthusiasts returns to legendary Al-Muttanbi street, two years after bombing.

29 Oct 09

IWPR report into controversy over alleged political persecution in the workplace is cited for balance.

29 Oct 09

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