Middle East

Yemeni Protesters Defy Government Crackdown

Demonstrators have been largely peaceful, but they could turn violent if the security forces’ aggressive response continues.

16 Mar 11

Documentaries produced by IWPR-trained women filmmakers were nominated for awards at a documentary festival in Halabja, Iraqi Kurdistan. (Photo: IWPR)

Documentaries produced by IWPR-trained women filmmakers were nominated for awards at a documentary festival in Halabja, Iraqi Kurdistan. (Photo: IWPR)

Documentary-Makers Shortlisted for Award

15 Mar 11

Important Lessons for Baghdad Trainees

15 Mar 11

IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Iraq: Feb/Mar '11 Part I

IWPR/IREX conference in Erbil underlines importance of open access to information.

11 Mar 11

IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

IWPR Iraq senior media adviser Hiwa Osman discusses the growing influence of citizen journalists in Iraq at the IWPR/IREX conference Media Law in Iraq and the Region: Rapid Changes/New Challenges, held March 4-5 in Erbil. Osman used a photo of a young man who recorded crackdowns on demonstrators in Sulaimaniyah to argue that all citizens - not just journalists - require the same protection and rights to information under the law. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Iraq Event Hears Calls for Media Law Amendment

IWPR/IREX conference in Erbil underlines importance of open access to information.

11 Mar 11

Demands for Radical Political Change in Lebanon

New protest group campaigns for overhaul of system that appears the most democratic in the Arab world but has many significant flaws.

4 Mar 11

Iraq Protests Prompt Early Local Election Calls

Countrywide demonstrations over dismal services have already forced a number of officials to quit.

2 Mar 11

Egyptians Lack Iranians' Need for Revenge

Protest rhetoric in Iran has fierce edge missing from Cairo rally.

25 Feb 11

Iran: Ahmadinejad Alienates Key Protector

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may finally be losing patience with wayward president.

25 Feb 11

Muted Response to Iranian Subsidy Cuts

No protests as fuel and food prices rise at start of long-awaited subsidy reforms.

25 Feb 11

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