Middle East

Abkhaz Opposition Fear Growing Russian Influence

Issue likely to dominate December elections, but in reality Abkhazia’s options constrained by dependence on Russia.

7 Aug 09

Leading press freedom organisation praises IWPR investigation on difficulties faced by female Afghan journalists.

7 Aug 09

Many women will be prevented from voting in Afghanistan’s elections by the men who control their lives.

6 Aug 09

IWPR report on threats against journalists results in police investigation and promises of better security.

6 Aug 09

Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.

5 Aug 09

Internet campaigns clash with official intolerance of pressure groups.

5 Aug 09

Key events in the history of Afghanistan since 2000.

5 Aug 09

A young idealist finds the deceased appear to have played a role in Iraqi Kurdistan’s recent election.

4 Aug 09

Prominent Iraqi women, attending an IWPR training event, discuss problems and obstacles they have to overcome in post-Saddam Iraq.

4 Aug 09

Empty Armenian border villages raise security concerns.

4 Aug 09

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