Middle East

Iraqi Kidnap Victims' Wives Face Financial Struggle

Women whose husbands go missing find it difficult to obtain government aid.

Sahar al-Haideri Wins Amnesty Award

Government Wants Syrians to Holiday at Home

(13-Jun-08)

Opposition Looks Forward to End of Syrian Isolation

(12-Jun-08)

Nothing to Hide” From Nuclear Inspectors

(12-Jun-08)

Women Claim New Law Erodes Their Rights

They’re angry at plans to base legislation governing marriage and inheritance on Islam.

Questions Raised Over Kurdish Leader's Death

(7-Mar-08)

Opposition to Stay Quiet on Baath Anniversary

(7-Mar-08)

Muted Celebrations for Women's Day

(13-Mar-08)

Syrian-US Relations Unlikely to Improve

(14-Mar-08)