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New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent

Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Iraq: IWPR Mourns Hisham al-Hashimi

Death of analyst comes as severe blow to freedom of expression and peaceful coexistence.
Fake News in Iraq

Open access social media survey reflects fear and confusion over misinformation.
Coronavirus Cannot Kill Our Spirit

The crisis has brought a rare degree of cooperation and comradeship.
Iraqi Champions Fight Coronavirus Crisis

Social media campaigners raise awareness and encourage resilience in meeting Covid-19 challenge.

Basra Sees Menace from the East

21 Feb 05

Many people in southern city believe Iran is carrying out assassinations as part of a strategy to extend influence.

Questions Surround Elections

Hiwa Osman

21 Feb 05

Iraqi politicians try to figure out whether they will win or lose from new political road-map.

Hard Times for Students

21 Feb 05

Destruction of student residences puts women's education on hold.

Baghdadis Resent Park Encampments

21 Feb 05

Capital's residents say coalition occupation of their parks means they can't escape stress of everyday life.

Women Join Shia Revival

21 Feb 05

The collapse of the Ba'athist regime has given Shia women a chance to learn about their once-suppressed faith.

Petrol Shortages Return to Baghdad

21 Feb 05

Angry motorists reach for their guns as frustration over long petrol queues leads to violence.

Gun Traders Do Brisk Business

21 Feb 05

Arms trade has gone underground, but anything from a handgun to a small missile is freely available.

Comment: Army Plan Doubts

21 Feb 05

Plan by international authorities to establish new army may not meet the country's real needs.

Controversy Over Foreign Investment Law

21 Feb 05

Many Iraqis question US-led administration’s right to give foreign firms wide-ranging rights to buy national assets.

Saddam Captured

IWPR

21 Feb 05

By IWPR staff (ICR No. 40, Part I, 15-Dec-03)

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IWPR gives voice to people at the frontlines of conflict and transition to help them drive change

IWPR supports local reporters, citizen journalists and civil society activists in three dozen countries in conflict, crisis and transition around the world. We contribute to peace and good governance by strengthening the ability of media and civil society to speak out. We do this by training, mentoring and providing platforms for professional and citizen reporters; building up the institutional capacity of media and civic groups; and working with independent and official partners to remove barriers to free expression, robust public debate and citizen engagement.

Promoting Free Expression: IWPR builds the skills of professional and citizen journalists working in traditional media and in social and new media.
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