Smuggling Thrives in Basra
Rival militias, officials and police are all accused of having a stake in smuggling oil out of Iraq’s southern port.
A Wasted Resource
<a href="?apc_state=heniicr&s=i&o=0924bc46b814c17502bf6d34640e9d5f">IWPR Special Report on Oil Exploitation in Iraq</a>
Comment: Oil Industry Fails to Fulfil Potential
Violence, corruption and smuggling are hindering efforts to exploit Iraq's massive oil reserves.
Tribunal: July/Aug ‘07
IWPR representatives attend international conferences on justice issues.
Tribes Sabotage Kirkuk Pipelines
Local tribes who reap massive profits from stolen oil are likely to obstruct the authorities’ attempts to protect pipelines.
Violence Batters Baghdad Schools
Kidnappings of students, murders of teachers and chaotic classrooms leave education in the capital close to collapse.
Killing for Honour
The killing of women to protect family honour continues across a number of regions of Iraq, often justified on religious and social grounds.
Classroom Chaos
IWPR Special Report on Education in Iraq
Conflict in Basra Spreads to Campus
Students linked to rival Shia parties and militias are throwing their weight around at the University of Basra.
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IWPR Women’s Prize for Journalism
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World Press Freedom Day 2024
On World Press Freedom Day we focus on local journalists facing myriad challenges in the tireless pursuit of truth and their enduring efforts to bring meaningful change.
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.