Iraqi Kurdistan

Battle Lines Drawn With Baghdad

Disputes no nearer resolution after ground-breaking Kurdish election.

Families of Iranian Detainees Angered, Bewildered

Officials make it hard to find out what happened to missing election protesters.

Blow for Karzai Election Bid

Split in a group supporting the president could harm his re-election campaign.

Young Heratis Have Little Faith in Elections

Many believe outcome of ballot will be determined by foreign powers.

Election Commission Under Fire

Body's neutrality challenged following hard-fought Kurdish election.

Kurds Revive Civil War Grudges at Polls

Election results suggest past conflict between Kurdish parties is once again influencing voters.

Missing Americans' Last Stop: Ahmed Awa

Ensnared in Kurdish Election Blame Game

For one IWPR journalist, Iraqi Kurdish poll overshadowed by mystifying allegation of misconduct.

Afghanistan: Jun ‘09

Leading press freedom organisation praises IWPR investigation on difficulties faced by female Afghan journalists.

Right to Vote Limited for Women

Many women will be prevented from voting in Afghanistan’s elections by the men who control their lives.