Civil society

Murder Puts Pressure on Armenia's Minority Faiths

Alleged killer’s reported links with Jehovah’s Witnesses heightens distrust of new religions.

Iraqi Activists Hailed in Wake of Honour Killing Case

Kurdish women activists campaigned for extradition to London of two men involved in the killing of their cousin.

Iraq's Dwindling NGO Sector

Most organisations set up after 2003 have ceased to operate, blaming lack of funding and support.

Turkmen Rights Activists Brief US Congress Official on Problems

Syrian Store Tries to Keep Traditional Music Alive

Battling against the tide of modernisation, Mohamad al-Masri has been trying to save the recordings from the golden age of Arabic music.