Iraq: Mar ‘09
IWPR report said to highlight political instability in north and put pressure on leaders to introduce reforms.
Iraq: Mar ‘09
Iraqi journalist describes how attending an IWPR workshop was a turning point in her career.
Armenia Talks Strain Turkey's Ties With Azerbaijan
Perceived cooling in relationship between Ankara and Baku may have ramifications for the latter’s energy strategy.
Shia Rivals Battle for Control of South
Prime minister’s party and independents hope to unseat dominant Shia party.
Iraq: Feb ‘09
IWPR radio programme provides coverage of provincial elections.
Iraqi Women: Looking Beyond the Veil
Photographs by Jamal Penjweny, September 2008.
Sunni Take Dim View of Shia Mass Weddings
Shia adoption of Iranian-style unions seen by Sunni as attack on Afghan culture.
Teachers Forced to Leave Jobs
Government gives no reason why teaching staff are being summarily dispatched to work as paper-pushers in distant locations.
Turkey Keeps Armenia Guessing Over Border Blockade
If Ankara is serious about putting relations with Yerevan onto a new footing, it will reopen the border crossings it closed in 1993.
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