New Welfare System Overwhelmed
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi families sign up for a more inclusive benefits scheme.
Arab Labourers Flock to Kurdistan
Plethora of opportunities and safety makes Sulaimaniyah's job market appealing for Arab workers.
Fuel Shortages Frustrate Kurds
Angry motorists suspect corrupt officials of deliberately causing supply problems.
Murder Case Judgement Reverberates Around Caucasus
Armenia welcomes life imprisonment for Azeri military officer who killed Armenian - but Azerbaijan seeks appeal.
The Growing Pains of Democracy
Despite greater freedoms, life has in many ways become harder since the overthrow of Saddam.
Child Labour Fears
Poor enforcement of labour laws leaves children vulnerable to exploitation.
Halabja Protesters May Face Death Penalty
Mass arrests and crackdown on journalists in wake of protest over memorial to victims of Saddam-era crime.
Uprooted Shia Flood into Kut
Fleeing Baghdad’s sectarian violence, Shia families find shelter in southern city.
Iranian Azerbaijanis Move North
Growing numbers are moving from Iran to Azerbaijan, especially since the upsurge in tension between Washington and Tehran.
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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.