Mosul Yezidi Fearful of Honour Crime Executions
They’re concerned that death sentences for killers of Yezidi girl could revive inter-communal violence.
23 Apr 10
Middle East
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
22 Apr 10
Iraq's Yezidi Celebrate New Year
22 Apr 10
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
22 Apr 10
My Life as an Insurgent
Former member of al-Qaeda tells IWPR why he joined the insurgency in Iraq and why he eventually left.
22 Apr 10
Persian Language TV Channel Stalled
Some suspect Afghanistan has cooled to the idea of shared broadcasts with Iran and Tajikistan.
21 Apr 10
Reports Boost Poor Iraqi Women
20 Apr 10
Fighting for Love Across Iraq's Sectarian Frontline
Mixed-sect couples describe the difficulty of keeping marriages alive in times of war. By Abeer Mohammed in Baghdad
16 Apr 10
Iraq: Feb/Mar ‘10
Authorities in Anbar pledge to do more for disadvantaged women following IWPR reports on their plight.
15 Apr 10
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