Tripoli: Little Reward for Political Loyalty
Residents of poor Tripoli neighbourhoods display election posters despite municipal ban and an apparent lack of political interest in their plight.
22 Oct 10
Middle East
Iraq: Aug/Sep ‘10
Joint IWPR-IREX conference highlights the important role information technology could play in the country’s development.
21 Oct 10
Event Shows How New Media Can Shape Iraqi Democracy
Joint IWPR-IREX conference highlights the important role information technology could play in the country’s development.
21 Oct 10
School Dropouts Tarnish Tripoli's Image
Children abandoning education has become an alarming phenomenon in the more disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Tripoli.
21 Oct 10
Iran: Marziyeh's Mountain Café
Female restaurant-owner breaks mould in a business dominated by men.
20 Oct 10
Children of Iraqi Insurgents Face Uncertain Future
Unregistered children are denied citizenship, leaving them with no right to basic services.
19 Oct 10
Dots on Letters Newsletters and Workshops
First issue distributed in Tripoli, Sour, Baakline, Bikfaya, and Beirut suburbs.
19 Oct 10
Sanctions Pull Rug From Under Iran
United States bar on Persian carpets will hit Iranian weavers and traders hard.
18 Oct 10
Ancient Way of Life Threatened
Ma’dan tribal leaders say they will resist impact of oil boom and urbanisation on their traditional culture.
15 Oct 10
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