Baath Party Debates Renewal
Ruling party confronts gap between socialist theory and need to modernise.
29 Jun 09
Middle East
Iraq: May '09
Senior Basra official says IWPR stories on social, economic and cultural issues in region will concentrate minds of authorities.
27 Jun 09
'Illegal' Travel Bans Imposed on Syrian Dissidents
Authorities are introducing restrictions as form of pressure, say activists.
25 Jun 09
Militias Decry Kivu Amnesty Law
Militias say power sharing and government protection also needed to secure peace.
25 Jun 09
On Seeing the Death of Neda
Syrian journalist tells of being moved by the death of a woman in a Tehran street.
25 Jun 09
Iraqis Say "Hands Off" to Iran
Many praise Tehran protesters but hope Iran keeps out of their country’s domestic affairs.
25 Jun 09
Herat Farmers Ditching Poppy for Saffron
Could world’s most expensive spice be answer to search for alternative to poppy cultivation?
24 Jun 09
Mixed Response to Ahmadinejad Re-election
While some say hardline foreign policies are good for Syria, others favour ending strategic alliance with Iran.
23 Jun 09
Election Fever Rises in Kurdistan
Competition stiff for parliamentary seats in what many believe will be a hotly-contested campaign.
23 Jun 09
Combating Female Circumcision
Activist describes challenges facing those trying to end the controversial practice in Iraqi Kurdistan.
23 Jun 09
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