Russia Not Behind Kyrgyz Coup – Leading Analyst
Leading political analyst Mars Sariev dismisses rumours that Moscow backed the revolt that ousted Kurmanbek Bakiev as president.
Leading political analyst Mars Sariev dismisses rumours that Moscow backed the revolt that ousted Kurmanbek Bakiev as president.
Debate rages over Iran’s intentions in Iraq as it moves to eclipse American influence. By Neil Arun in Erbil and Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
Despite progress, people doubt the government’s boast on corruption fight. By Ana Kandelaki in Tbilisi
As western officials court Syria, human rights appear low on the agenda.
Mass graves near Kirkuk, first discovered after US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, now being examined in joint forensics operation by the Kurdish and Iraqi governments.
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
Law and society treat homosexuals as criminals, outcasts or mentally ill.