Middle East

Iraq: Oct ‘08

IWPR stories said to have contributed to better understanding of problems arising from dissolution of Awakening Councils and Shia displacement.

Syria Wary of New Media

(21-Nov-08)

Damascus Cultural Festival “Too Foreign”

(21-Nov-08)

Jailed Dissidents Await Ruling on Release Order

(21-Nov-08)

Kirkuk Night Raid

Iraq: Sep ‘08

IWPR preparations for the new training programmes forge ahead.

Kurdish Press Law Draws Mixed Response

While journalists welcome parts of legislation, they still express concerns about press freedom in region.

Georgia: Government Critics Scathing of Reform Push

They say talk of radical democratic reform highlights past failings.

Damascus Open to Fresh Start With Obama

(14-Nov-08)

Human Rights Groups Fear Financial Scrutiny

(24-Oct-08)