Middle East

Kirkuk Christians Fear Rising Violence

Sectarianism and growing Islamic power concerns Christians in this ethnically mixed city.

6 Jun 06

Dutch trial of a man accused of arming former Liberian leader Charles Taylor helps reinforce The Hague’s status as war crimes centre.

5 Jun 06

Renewed shortages in the capital result of insurgent sabotage.

1 Jun 06

Real estate market plunges as residents leave Iraq's western province.

1 Jun 06

Khartoum wants to restrict any future role for the United Nations role in Darfur.

1 Jun 06

A group that documents past misdeeds wants to expand work in Kurdish areas.

26 May 06

Baku uncomfortable as its major ally confronts its southern neighbour.

26 May 06

The European Union’s new special representative for the South Caucasus sees an enhanced role for the EU in conflict resolution.

25 May 06

As Azerbaijan hails a new railway project for the Caucasus, the mood in Georgia is less enthusiastic, and the Armenians are openly hostile.

24 May 06

In a cash-based society, convincing Kurds to trust their savings to banks is still an uphill battle.

23 May 06

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