Iraq's Troubled Media
17 Dec 10
Middle East
Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Haunt Local Sunnis
People living in vicinity of infamous jail say its dark legacy has cursed their lives.
17 Dec 10
Lebanese Youth Express Distrust of Municipalities
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), in cooperation with its local partner, the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS), conducted a focus group study to analyse and evaluate young people’s perception of local government work.
11 Dec 10
Iraqi Media Complain of Tightening Curbs
Many journalists are calling for new laws to protect them and allow freer access to information.
10 Dec 10
Leave Only Your Footsteps
As the largest natural reserve in Lebanon, Shouf’s Cedar Forest gets special attention from local authorities, who want to preserve its unspoilt nature while promoting it as an ecotourism destination.
10 Dec 10
Iraqi Filmmakers Recognised
Documentary-makers shortlisted for award say IWPR training key to their success.
7 Dec 10
Iraq: Oct/Nov ‘10
Iraqi documentary-makers shortlisted for award say IWPR training key to their success.
7 Dec 10
Journalists Decry Iraq's Biased Media
They say the politicisation of the country’s press is undermining independent journalism.
6 Dec 10
Lebanon Digital Media Workshop
Photos taken during IWPR's digital media workshop with Hibr.
5 Dec 10
Tajikistan: Islamic Students Told to Come Home
Government fears radicalisation of thousands of seminary students abroad.
24 Nov 10
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