Iraqi Kurdistan

Choking on Air Pollution

High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.

Voter Registration Lags in North

With only a sixth of eligible voters in northern provinces registered so far, elections scheduled for September may have to be postponed again.

Mothers Pay Price for Bearing Girls

In this traditional society, daughters are often seen as a burden on a family.

"Now We Can Build Hope"

Ajaria: Concern Over Missing Funds

Public discontent with Tbilisi’s new regime in Ajaria mounts, not helped by officials’ refusal to talk about where revenues have gone.

Azerbaijan, Turkey end Debt Quarrel

Economic cooperation between the two allies is hurt by a very public dispute.

Iraq Despatch Splits Armenia

Parliament begins to ponder president’s plan to send Armenians to Iraq.

Armenia Debates Ethnic Rights

Cool reception from Armenia’s tiny minority communities to a draft law designed to help them.

Nakhichevan: Disappointment and Secrecy

Although the ‘Nakhichevan clan’ continues to run Azerbaijan, their home region sees no benefits.

Relentless Baku Building Boom

City residents watch in alarm as their skyline is transformed by developers with little regard for planning regulations.