Iraqi Shia Families Flee Death Threats in Kirkuk
Villagers given stark choice – run or be killed.
Azerbaijan Closes Gülen Schools
Once seen as an instrument of Turkish soft power, the educational programme has fallen foul of a battle between Prime Minister Erdoğan and influential preacher Fethullah Gülen.
Faced With Urgent Steps, Iraqi Legislators Fail to Agree
Sunni insurgents are at the gates, yet main parliamentary factions focus on tactical manoeuvring for top posts.
Mosul Exodus: Three Faith Groups, One Story
"They left everything behind and ran for their lives.”
Syrians Flock to Digital Security Campaign
Facebook campaign encourages web users to sharpen up online safety skills.
Iraqi Military Pushes Back Into Tal Afar
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
New Digital Security Trainers for Middle East/North Africa
Courses provide skills for trainers to take back to their own countries.
Airstrikes as Iraqi Military Tries to Halt ISIS Advance
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.
Large Numbers of Syrian Children in Lebanon Out of School
Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.
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