Iraqi Rivals Take Battle Beyond Ballot
Top contenders fight for advantage during risky post-election limbo. By Khalid al-Ansary and Ali Kareem in Baghdad
13 Apr 10
Middle East
Syria Cracks Down on Bloggers
Victims include 19-year-old as regime resists free debate. By an IWPR-trained reporter
13 Apr 10
Rise of Iran Reveals Polarised Iraq
Debate rages over Iran’s intentions in Iraq as it moves to eclipse American influence. By Neil Arun in Erbil and Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
10 Apr 10
Syrian Activists Targeted Despite Western Overtures
US and European engagement with Syria hasn’t discouraged Syrian officials from continuing crack down on peaceful dissidents. By a human rights lawyer
10 Apr 10
Taking it Easy in Iraqi Kurdistan
10 Apr 10
Reports Prompt Aid for Iraqi Women
Authorities in Anbar pledge to do more for disadvantaged women following IWPR reports on their plight. By Uthman al-Mukhtar in Fallujah
10 Apr 10
Iraq at Crossroads
10 Apr 10
Turkey: Erdogan Threat Alarms Armenian Migrants
Turkish fury over US Congress recognition of Armenian genocide raises concerns over their future. By Gayane Mkrtchyan in Yerevan and Aline Ozinian in Istanbul
10 Apr 10
Prominent Politicians Lose Out in Election
Iraqi voters elect fresh faces and reject incumbents accused of failing to deliver. By Ali Kareem in Baghdad
3 Apr 10
Armenia's Yezidi Farmers Face Ruin
They say export of sheep to Iran creating domestic shortage that’s forcing them out of business.
3 Apr 10
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