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Iraq
Journalists trained by IWPR produce news, analysis, and comment pieces on the issues that affect their countries and communities.Global Voices
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IWPR airdrops four million messages of support to city held hostage by Islamic State.
Comment
12 Oct 15
He was a dreamer, but with perfect faith that his dreams could come true.
8 Sep 15
Although Armenia has a longstanding Yezidi community, only a handful of refugees have made it out of Iraq so far.
25 Jun 15
The late Ammar Al Shahbander shows off the Baghdad office and talks about its work.
28 May 15
A friend and colleague recalls Ammar Al Shahbander, who died on May 2.
15 May 15
IWPR's executive director describes the respect and affection people had for Ammar Al Shahbander.
14 May 15
After an emotional farewell, colleagues reflect on his contribution in life.
7 May 15
Ammar al-Shahbander gave his life to two causes that are never for the faint of heart – Iraq’s future, and the freedom to think and write.
In Memoriam
3 May 15
Car bomb claims the life of dearest colleague, husband and father of four.
7 Jan 15
Female leaders given skills to conceptualise and plan work on political participation and rights.
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BBC News
Mosul: Culture and concerts where IS once reigned
For almost three years, while her home city of Mosul was under occupation by so-called Islamic State (IS), Tahani Salih kept a daily diary documenting their crimes.
By Daniella Peled, IWPR Managing Editor
IWPR in the News
BBC
IWPR's Asia & Eurasia Director Alan Davis discusses whether Facebook is losing the war against hate speech in Burma.
The Guardian
The west wanted Aung San Suu Kyi to be a saint. It’s no surprise she is not
The adulation heaped on the Nobel laureate recalled the treatment of Mother Teresa. But her failure to act on the Rohingya crisis has destroyed the myth
By Alan Davis, IWPR Asia & Eurasia Director
