Middle East

Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat

Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.

Keeping Flame of Bahraini Activism Burning

As Manama turns the screws on opposition movement, one diaspora Bahraini says she's determined to maintain her online coverage of uprising despite death threats and slurs.

Foreign Imports Killing Off Afghan Industry

Manufacturing sector struggles against flood of cheaper imports.

Syrian Refugees Describe Army Violence

Residents of Jisr a-Shughour who escaped to Turkey say civilians are being shot in the town.

Yemen's Multiple Power Struggles

Opposition groups staging protests aren't the only groups that want President Saleh to go.

Iraqis Explore New Journalism Horizons

Central Asia Seeks Road South

Bahraini Student Activists Lose Scholarships

Many have been left stranded in the United Kingdom after demonstrating against actions of regime.

Fears of Syrian Spillover to Lebanon

Iraq: Apr/May ‘11

IWPR practical and financial support has helped Iraqi media organisations to overcome problems and prosper.