Iraq Reels After Football Ban
FIFA suspension spurs heated debate over the future of Iraqi football.
27 Nov 09
Syria
Germany Returns Kurds to Uncertain Fate
Deportation to Syria of some failed asylum seekers leads to arrest, rights groups say.
27 Nov 09
Art Students Barred From Drawing Life Models
Audio slideshow produced during an IWPR workshop for young Syrian journalists held in Damascus, November 2009.
23 Nov 09
Gays and Lesbians Battle Discrimination
Law and society treat homosexuals as criminals, outcasts or mentally ill.
20 Nov 09
Land of Plenty in Crisis
Upriver dams cause influx of salt water that’s destroying crops and killing livestock in once verdant Basra region.
17 Nov 09
Women Learn to Mask Loss of Virginity
Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex.
6 Nov 09
Fear of Damascus Regime Stymies Protest
Recent minibus driver strike rare protest in country where majority daren’t consider collective action to improve their lives.
6 Nov 09
Bombing Atrocity Threatens Iraqi Elections
Concerns that violence could deter voters in upcoming polls come amid widespread anger at government’s security failings.
5 Nov 09
Bid to Boost Consumer Spending Falls Flat
Syrians living on low wages deride government Eid bonus.
30 Oct 09
Regime Erodes Lawyers' Independence
Legal profession is failing to stand up to authorities' abuse of civil rights.
23 Oct 09
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