IWPR

Theatre Fails to Draw Crowds

Stage productions struggling in face of funding squeeze, government restrictions and dwindling public interest.

Dual Nationality Holders Face Obstructions

Mobile Phones Fight Ministry's Control Plan

Talk of creating a unified mobile phone network for Tajikistan has raised fears that lack of competition will drive up prices for the consumer.

Speculation over US Stance on Lebanon

Syria Media Report, 09-March-09

Drought Displaced Farmers Living in Squalor

Syria Media Report, 09-March-09

Syrians Ignore Hariri Tribunal

Syria Media Report, 09-March-09

Outcry at Sudan President Arrest Warrant

Syria Media Report, 09-March-09

The Price of Water

The Tajik parliament has approved changes to tax legislation to make hydroelectric power stations pay a tariff for the water they use.

Tajiks Divided on New Regional Force

Tajikistan’s proximity to Afghanistan means the new rapid-reaction force to be set up by members of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, CSTO, carries real significance.

Iraq: Jan ‘09

Commentators say IWPR publication and radio show helped to bolster election coverage.