Basra's Battered Culture Re-Emerges
Iraq’s artistic centre tries to recover from militia rule.
30 May 09
Middle East
Kilo Pledges to Continue Struggle
Freed human rights activist determined to fight for greater freedom in country.
29 May 09
Journalists' Union Accused of Failing the Profession
Media workers say that their representative body is used to control and restrict them.
29 May 09
Afghanistan: Apr ‘09
Countrywide training workshops draw journalists from remote provinces into the IWPR reporting network.
28 May 09
Iraq: Apr ‘09
Training session focuses on developing women’s management and leadership skills.
28 May 09
Border Conflicts Test Kurdish Tightrope Act
American support seen as crucial to helping Iraqi Kurds resolve rebel conflicts with Turkey and Iran.
27 May 09
Caucasus: Apr '09
Journalists across the South Caucasus region commend the insights provided by IWPR output.
26 May 09
Getting Truants Back to School
Poor families offered food aid to persuade them to let their working children resume their studies.
26 May 09
Film-goers Flock to See Syrian Productions
New cinemas showing domestic films draw crowds and revive fortunes of industry.
21 May 09
Mixed Fortunes for Palestinians
Many live in overcrowded refugee camps, but some have turned their makeshift homes into a prosperous town.
19 May 09
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