Kurdish Press: Still a Long Way to Go
Iraqi Kurdistan enjoys a vibrant media scene, but it remains beset with a multitude of problems.
Kirkukis Dismiss Time Bomb Fears
Residents of disputed area say they get along pretty well, claiming politicians are behind talk of rising tensions.
Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Haunt Local Sunnis
People living in vicinity of infamous jail say its dark legacy has cursed their lives.
Lebanese Youth Express Distrust of Municipalities
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), in cooperation with its local partner, the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS), conducted a focus group study to analyse and evaluate young people’s perception of local government work.
Iraqi Media Complain of Tightening Curbs
Many journalists are calling for new laws to protect them and allow freer access to information.
Leave Only Your Footsteps
As the largest natural reserve in Lebanon, Shouf’s Cedar Forest gets special attention from local authorities, who want to preserve its unspoilt nature while promoting it as an ecotourism destination.
Iraqi Filmmakers Recognised
Documentary-makers shortlisted for award say IWPR training key to their success.
Iraq: Oct/Nov ‘10
Iraqi documentary-makers shortlisted for award say IWPR training key to their success.
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.