Driven to Extremes
In the sectarian world of Baghdad, even car repairs are politically loaded.
30 Nov 07
Syria
Introduction
Series of IWPR reports examine the problems besetting the country’s crisis-ridden health service.
16 Nov 07
Kurds Hunger for English
Private language schools flourishing as youngsters see English as key to better career opportunities.
7 Nov 07
Introduction
Despite vast investment, Iraq’s sclerotic electricity network shows little sign of improvement, to the despair of residents and businesses alike.
31 Oct 07
Introduction
Iraqi journalists struggle to get their stories out in the face of intimidation, abductions and targeted killings.
8 Oct 07
Proposed Press Law Too Limited
Legislation de-criminalises libel but imposes a range of reporting restrictions.
2 Oct 07
Karbala Mirrors Countrywide Crisis
Dire shortage of drugs and doctors reflects catastrophic effect of war and corruption on the country’s healthcare system.
28 Sep 07
Tribes Sabotage Kirkuk Pipelines
Local tribes who reap massive profits from stolen oil are likely to obstruct the authorities’ attempts to protect pipelines.
7 Sep 07
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