Above the Law
Criminal cases in the Kurdish north of Iraq are increasingly being resolved through tribal mediation.
Radio Star's Tough Route to the Top
Farmgirl defies the odds to front popular Baghdad radio show.
Security Plan Brings Some Relief to Baghdadis
A month into the Iraqi/American operation, residents are already seeing benefits. <i><b><a href="http://www.iwpr.net/archive/igr/igr_001.pdf">Issue 1 of the Iraqi Governance Report is available in pdf</a></b></i>
Insurgents Distrust Displaced Sunni
Even after fleeing to a neighbourhood controlled by their co-religionists, Sunni refugees don’t feel safe.
Plan to Reinstate Baathists Stirs Controversy
Proposed legislation would allow many former Ba’athists to take up old jobs.
Failed Suicides Create Plastic Surgery Demand
By Amanj Khalil in Sulaimaniyah (ICR No. 219, 27-Apr-07)
Sunni Join Forces Against Al-Qaeda
Tribal leaders in Anbar province are joining forces to fight off the extremist insurgent group and build ties with the United States military and the Iraqi government.
More Alleged Kurdish Spies Exposed
Kurdish parties unlikely to punish members accused of spying for Saddam.
Iraq: May ‘07
Nationwide network of reporters contributes to unrivaled coverage of honour killing that threatened to turn into a new sectarian conflict.
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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.