IWPR

ICC Needs to Probe Uganda Role in DRC

By Wairagala Wakabi, IWPR Hague reporter

New Kyrgyz Law Curbs Babymilk Adverts

A law came into force this month restricting powdered milk adverts, in order to encourage breastfeeding in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyz Villagers Frown on Divorce

Divorced women continue to face condemnation and ostracism in traditional rural communities in Kyrgyzstan.

Turkmen Media Welcome Fee Reinstatement

Demand for Makeshift Cars Grows

Strange-looking vehicles assembled from used parts becoming profitable business.

Syrians Keen on Cyber Dates

More and more are turning to internet agencies to find partners across the Arab world.

Turkmen Farmers Wary of Latest Reform Plan

Job Fairs Slow to Take Off

To ease the homecoming of migrant workers returning from Russia, the Tajik authorities are now holding job fairs in the capital Dushanbe.

Charity Appears to Benefit From Improved US Ties

US Treasury allows transfer of funds raised by Syrian ex-pats for Damascus-based organisation helping child cancer sufferers.

Optimism Over Warming Relations With US

Syria Media Report, 17-March-09