Middle East

Sadr City Shaken by Bombings

Critics say security forces are not doing enough to protect civilians.

Glass Ceiling for Female Kurdish Politicians

Campaigners say women in northern Iraq are underrepresented in leadership posts.

Armenia Freezes Peace Process With Turkey

Russia and US put brave face on move, welcoming fact that Armenia has not withdrawn from process entirely.

Georgia's Armenians Want Tbilisi to Recognise Genocide

But analysts say it could not afford to put its relations at risk with Ankara. By Tamuna Uchidze in Akhaltsikhe

Call to Strengthen Laws Protecting Women

Conference presses government to combat abuse, honour killings.

Mosul Yezidi Fearful of Honour Crime Executions

They’re concerned that death sentences for killers of Yezidi girl could revive inter-communal violence.

Airport Closure Sparks Najaf-Baghdad Tensions

Alleged al-Qaeda plot has suspended international flights at Najaf airport since early April. By Hussien al-Obaidi in Najaf and Ali Kareem in Baghdad

Iraq's Yezidi Celebrate New Year

Tight Election Race Emerging

State of Law and Iraqiya blocs appear neck-and-neck as initial elections results released. By Ali Kareem and Ali Abu Iraq in Baghdad and Basra

My Life as an Insurgent

Former member of al-Qaeda tells IWPR why he joined the insurgency in Iraq and why he eventually left.