Middle East
Iraqi Police Act After Story on Media Threats
IWPR probe into intimidation of reporters results in police investigation and promises of better security.
Iraq Politicians Study Press Law Report
Parliamentary committee to examine IWPR report in its review of controversial press legislation.
Basra Official Says Reports Influential
Senior Basra official believes IWPR stories on social, economic and cultural issues in region will concentrate minds of authorities.
Report Helps Iraqi Mine Victims
Director of hospital offers treatment after being moved by story about amputee.
Report Secures Aid for Veteran Peshmerga
Senior Kurdish official offers help to impoverished former fighter featured in IWPR story.
Erbil Eyes Archaeological Tourism
Government plans to renovate ancient citadel in Kurdistan’s capital.
Philippines Massacre
With mass killings in Maguindanao, Philippines now ranks as world’s most dangerous country for journalists. Photographs by Jes Aznar (27-Nov-09).
Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny
Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.