Middle East

Central Asian Gas Hike May Hit European Consumers

Russia will pass on sharp price rises in energy-rich Central Asian states to its European consumers.

Suffer the Children

Number of children dying higher than when the country was under sanctions.

Driven to Extremes

In the sectarian world of Baghdad, even car repairs are politically loaded.

Kazakstan: Ethnic Clash a Worrying Sign

Recurring conflicts suggest officials should be keeping a close watch on ethnic tensions.

No Relief for Camp Kids

Basic needs of many displaced children still not being met.

Tribunal Urged to Continue Beyond 2010

Iraq: Oct ‘07

Leading Arab news website runs a series of IWPR features on the state of media in Iraq.

Iraqi Kurdistan Braced for Turkish Attack

Introduction

Series of IWPR reports examine the problems besetting the country’s crisis-ridden health service.

Islamic Pledge Splits Chechen Rebels

Exiled parliamentarians say they are stripping militant leader of his powers after he proclaimed himself emir.