Middle East

Boost for Iraqi Media Rights Campaign

IWPR campaign groups unite to bolster advocacy efforts in the country.

Iraq: Jun/Jul ‘10

IWPR campaign groups unite to bolster advocacy efforts in the country.

Political Deadlock Frustrates Iraq

Economy, security and services affected by five-month stalemate over government formation.

Would-be Suicide Bomber Recalls Failed Mission

Young Iraqi woman tells of how she was enlisted by insurgents to carry out attack in marketplace.

Ambition and Anxiety as Najaf Readies for Limelight

Iraqi city’s nomination as Islamic cultural capital provokes pride – and questions over preparations.

Iraq Training Linked to Career Success

Sunni Militia's Struggle for Relevance

Recent deadly bombing underscores fraught future of Iraqi tribal force that fought insurgents.

Oil Smuggling Allegations Widen Baghdad-Erbil Rift

KRG tightens checks but dismisses Baghdad’s demand for probe into claims of oil smuggling to Iran.

Qadisiyah Smoking Ban Meets Opposition

Residents say officials should prioritise services rather than anti-smoking initiative.

Restive Iraqi Province to Censor Clerics

Diyala authorities introduce controversial rules to curb incendiary sermons.