IWPR

Syria Seen as Energy Link Between Europe and Asia

22-Jun-09

Uzbek Opposition Attempts Merger

Kyrgyz Diet Enriched by Ostriches

In a land where mutton and poultry are mainstays of the diet, Jazgul Jamangulova reports on a small but growing industry – ostrich farming.

Bishkek Apartment Residents Fight Eviction

An apartment block in the Kyrgyz capital is at the centre of a stand-off in which residents are refusing to obey an eviction order they say is illegal.

Afghanistan: April ‘09

IWPR growing reputation in Afghanistan highlighted by meeting with top US envoy for the region.

Iraq: May '09

IWPR trains media monitors to assess risk of inciting violence.

Don't Have a Cow, Says Dushanbe Mayor

A ban on keeping livestock within the Tajik capital has angered owners who say the animals are important to keeping their households afloat.

Water but no Gas in Tajikistan

IWPR’s Tajikistan radio editor Zebo Tajibaeva looks at the effects that continuing regional disputes over energy and gas are having on the country.

Khujand Students in Cashflow Squeeze

As the university year nears its end, students in northern Tajikistan’s main city say they have not had their grants paid out for a third month in a row.

Lebanese Election Outcome No Setback for Syria

Damascus believed to be unconcerned by victory of anti-Syrian March 14 group.