Middle East

Halabjans Suffer Neglect and Exploitation

Those who survived Saddam's chemical attack two decades ago feel badly let down by the Kurdish authorities.

21 Mar 11

Iraq's Christians and Yezidis - the only groups permitted to sell alcohol in Iraq - say Baghdad's crackdown on alcohol shops dealt them an economic blow and deepened uncertainty about their future. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Iraq's Christians and Yezidis - the only groups permitted to sell alcohol in Iraq - say Baghdad's crackdown on alcohol shops dealt them an economic blow and deepened uncertainty about their future. (Photo: Hazim al-Sharaa/IWPR)

Minority Businesses Fear Alcohol Bans

Federal authorities lift prohibition, but Baghdad officials warn sales could be restricted in future.

17 Mar 11

Children at a refugee camp near Sar-e Pol for Afghans recently returned from Iran, 2009. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Children at a refugee camp near Sar-e Pol for Afghans recently returned from Iran, 2009. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Afghan Children Deported Alone From Iran

Hundreds of minors arrive in Afghanistan without their families.

17 Mar 11

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

Support local journalists