Introduction
Series of IWPR reports examine the problems besetting the country’s crisis-ridden health service.
16 Nov 07
Middle East
Islamic Pledge Splits Chechen Rebels
Exiled parliamentarians say they are stripping militant leader of his powers after he proclaimed himself emir.
16 Nov 07
Foreign Taleban Rile Helmand Residents
Afghans in the troubled province say many of the insurgents are not Pashtuns but incomers from other countries who behave in a high-handed and aggressive way towards local civilians.
8 Nov 07
Kurds Hunger for English
Private language schools flourishing as youngsters see English as key to better career opportunities.
7 Nov 07
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
Second Congolese Rebel in ICC Custody
Rights activists say court should now start to probe the big power-brokers in the Congolese conflict.
2 Nov 07
Azerbaijanis Flock to Turkish Town
Turkish border city’s population booms as Azerbaijanis come in search of work.
1 Nov 07
Abkhazia Welcomes Mountain Minority
Ethnic kin encouraged by promise of land and jobs to move to Abkhazia.
1 Nov 07
Scams Enrage Karbala Residents
Politicians and militia accused of stealing electricity supplies.
31 Oct 07
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