Ensnared in Kurdish Election Blame Game
For one IWPR journalist, Iraqi Kurdish poll overshadowed by mystifying allegation of misconduct.
7 Aug 09
First Person
Dead Souls Haunt Kurdish Poll
A young idealist finds the deceased appear to have played a role in Iraqi Kurdistan’s recent election.
4 Aug 09
On Seeing the Death of Neda
Syrian journalist tells of being moved by the death of a woman in a Tehran street.
25 Jun 09
On the Lebanese Campaign Trail
Journalist impressed by country’s political diversity – but alarmed by sectarian divisions evident during electoral campaign.
4 Jun 09
Don't Talk Politics
Reporter vainly tries to get an idea of how people view politicians they voted for.
8 May 09
Paying a High Price for Freedom
Syrian human rights lawyer offers a tribute to a political dissident who never lost hope, despite years of suffering.
2 Apr 09
Battling Indoctrination in the Classroom
Teachers who want to broaden the minds of their students face an uphill struggle.
3 Mar 09
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