Middle East

Spice Row in Kyrgyzstan

Thousands earn an income picking wild capers, but this new industry has spawned debate about sustainability, fair pay and government regulation.

5 Nov 07

Rights activists say court should now start to probe the big power-brokers in the Congolese conflict.

2 Nov 07

Turkish border city’s population booms as Azerbaijanis come in search of work.

1 Nov 07

Ethnic kin encouraged by promise of land and jobs to move to Abkhazia.

1 Nov 07

Politicians and militia accused of stealing electricity supplies.

31 Oct 07

Despite vast investment, Iraq’s sclerotic electricity network shows little sign of improvement, to the despair of residents and businesses alike.

31 Oct 07

A spate of murders and kidnappings is denting the economic prospects of a formerly stable part of Afghanistan.

31 Oct 07

Ethnic minority blames official discrimination for failure to remove potentially lethal electricity pylons from their village.

26 Oct 07

An IWPR investigation shows victims of Darfur conflict remain largely ignorant of the court that’s pledged to deliver them justice.

26 Oct 07

Most power projects have not been completed or made little or no impact.

25 Oct 07

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