Middle East
Introduction
Series of IWPR reports examine the problems besetting the country’s crisis-ridden health service.
Islamic Pledge Splits Chechen Rebels
Exiled parliamentarians say they are stripping militant leader of his powers after he proclaimed himself emir.
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.
Kurds Hunger for English
Private language schools flourishing as youngsters see English as key to better career opportunities.
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.
Second Congolese Rebel in ICC Custody
Rights activists say court should now start to probe the big power-brokers in the Congolese conflict.
Azerbaijanis Flock to Turkish Town
Turkish border city’s population booms as Azerbaijanis come in search of work.
Abkhazia Welcomes Mountain Minority
Ethnic kin encouraged by promise of land and jobs to move to Abkhazia.