Crisis

Shia Iraqis took to the streets last month to call for regime change in Bahrain, where the government has been accused of human rights abuses in its crackdown on the opposition. Iraqi support for Bahrain's Shia majority has drawn controversy domestically and angered the Gulf states, which have called for the upcoming Iraq-hosted Arab summit to be cancelled. (Photo: IWPR)
Shia Iraqis took to the streets last month to call for regime change in Bahrain, where the government has been accused of human rights abuses in its crackdown on the opposition. Iraqi support for Bahrain's Shia majority has drawn controversy domestically and angered the Gulf states, which have called for the upcoming Iraq-hosted Arab summit to be cancelled. (Photo: IWPR)

Storm Over Iraqi Shia Support for Bahraini Opposition

Iraq’s Sunni politicians and Gulf states express disquiet at the criticism of the Bahrain authorities’ crackdown.

15 Apr 11

Is Second Round Possible?

Election commission officials call for second round of voting, but time, weather, and security are against them.

25 Nov 09

Herati Run-off Boycott Likely

Many residents say the fraud and intimidation that marred the first round has put them off taking part in the second.

29 Oct 09

Cashflow Problems in Tajik South

Companies in southern Tajikistan are reeling from the effects of financial crisis, which have left them unable to pay their employees.

22 Sep 09

Herat Firms in Trouble

Companies say they’re going to the wall because the government is failing to protect them from cheap Iranian imports.

5 Oct 05
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