Middle East

Baghdad's TV Escapists

Residents watch hours of cartoons, films and music shows to get a break from the chaos outside their homes.

2 Oct 07

Legislation de-criminalises libel but imposes a range of reporting restrictions.

2 Oct 07

Special reports on security and education republished widely in Iraqi and international media.

30 Sep 07

Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.

28 Sep 07

Training session on reporting local governance prepares the ground for investigative reports.

26 Sep 07

Little help available for the thousands of people in a refugee camp outside Lashkar Gah.

20 Sep 07

Helmand’s only drug clinic cannot cope with the rising number of addicts.

20 Sep 07

Young men in Helmand spend all their cash on motorcycles and accessories.

20 Sep 07

Fawzia Olumi runs many risks to promote women’s affairs in the province.

20 Sep 07

Campaign of intimidation and violence leaves ambitious project way behind schedule.

19 Sep 07

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