Syria

Banned Books Trade Sparks Anbar Security Fears

Clandestine printing presses in western province of Anbar accused of spreading insurgent propaganda.

15 Feb 10

Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.

15 Feb 10

Video produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Beirut, February 2010.

7 Feb 10

Use of dirty river water to irrigate crops means hidden risks in fruit and vegetables.

5 Feb 10

The idea of civil society as conceived by the government is a pretence.

1 Feb 10

Eye-colour operation surgeon suspended as government probes complaints.

29 Jan 10

Slow response to crisis prompts many to flee to big cities.

28 Jan 10

Once crushed political forum starts thriving Facebook group.

21 Jan 10

Protests in Iraq after Ankara outlaws Kurdish political party.

20 Jan 10

Double bombing follows wave of assassinations targeting leaders in western Iraqi province.

14 Jan 10

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