Middle East

Growing Support for Taleban Talks

Analysts see political engagement with insurgents as best prospect for securing peace.

IWPR Iraq Reporters Acclaimed

Iraqi trainees win prestigious German journalism award.

Iraq: May ‘08

IWPR story on “mobile phone abuse” said to have prompted Kurdish lawmakers to look at ways of tackling the problem.

Nuclear Sanctions Have Limited Effect

Government uses steps taken by international community to explain away domestic economic problems of its own making.

Reformers Struggle for Impact in Parliament

Diverse opposition forces have yet to find a leader and message that will unite them.

Damascus 'Very Cooperative' in War on Terror

(20-Jun-08)

Judges Play Musical Chairs

(20-Jun-08)

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)