On the Lebanese Campaign Trail
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
4 Jun 09
Middle East
Clerics Urged to Promote Family Planning
As population continues to swell, officials turn to religious leaders to encourage birth control.
4 Jun 09
Russia-Georgia Tensions Harm Armenia
Continued closure of Russian-Georgian border crossing leaves Armenia cut off from its most important market.
2 Jun 09
Regional Summit Dismissed as Elaborate Showpiece
Afghanistan is joining its neighbours to devise a regional solution to their common crisis – but will it amount to much?
1 Jun 09
Basra's Battered Culture Re-Emerges
Iraq’s artistic centre tries to recover from militia rule.
30 May 09
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
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