Middle East

Sadrists Seek Role as Kingmakers in Iraq

Radical cleric’s party says it offers way out of political deadlock.

10 Sep 10

Hardliners mount coup, take over management of leading student theatre.

10 Sep 10

Saeed Mortazavi’s long career as prosecutor of dissidents founders amid mounting anger at mistreatment of post-election protesters.

7 Sep 10

Most organisations set up after 2003 have ceased to operate, blaming lack of funding and support.

6 Sep 10

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

5 Sep 10

Views of American withdrawal coloured by political party allegiances.

3 Sep 10

Farsi1 television is pure entertainment, but Iranian officials aren't amused.

3 Sep 10

Violence expected to continue as US troops withdraw and as long as political stalemate remains unresolved.

28 Aug 10

Time for Iraqi leaders to take steps to prevent regional players moving in to further their own agendas.

27 Aug 10

Baghdad denies government-backed Awakening Council members are going unpaid and likely to defect to al-Qaeda.

26 Aug 10

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