Middle East

Iraq: Dec '09/Jan '10

IWPR report prompts education ministry to amend its new religious education curriculum.

7 Mar 10

Young men are expressing their disillusionment with politics by tearing down posters.

5 Mar 10

As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.

5 Mar 10

Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.

5 Mar 10

Parliamentary hopefuls use text messages, social networking sites to reach voters.

5 Mar 10

Top Shia cleric urges citizens to vote but refuses to endorse parties.

5 Mar 10

Election campaign targeting Shia pilgrims in Sunni-dominated Samarra shows politics still defined by sect.

4 Mar 10

Iraqi candidates and coalitions are prohibited from using religious references in their campaigns.

4 Mar 10

IWPR-trained journalists take part in innovative election reporting project.

4 Mar 10

Bribes ranging from mobile phones to household items allegedly offered in attempts to win support.

4 Mar 10

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