Is Second Round Possible?
Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.
Fear Chokes Nasiriya's Song
Iraq’s city of singers silenced by edicts and threats against secular music.
Ex-Erbil Citadel Residents Bemoan Relocation
Many of 800 families moved to preserve ancient site bitter about their transfer and claim they were inadequately compensated.
Art Students Barred From Drawing Life Models
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
Gays and Lesbians Battle Discrimination
Law and society treat homosexuals as criminals, outcasts or mentally ill.
Afghans Fear Insurgent Infiltration Across Iran Border
Some officials say Herat frontier checkpoint giving Taleban a backdoor into Afghanistan.
Is Uzbek Guerrilla Force Planning Homecoming?
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has relocated next door to Tajikistan, though analysts doubt it will move back into Central Asia.
Erbil Scores Big as Football Host
Locals beaming on and off field, as staging of Asian tournament boosts city’s resurgence.
Land of Plenty in Crisis
Upriver dams cause influx of salt water that’s destroying crops and killing livestock in once verdant Basra region.
Latest
Global Voices: Middle East & North Africa
Editor's Picks
Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.