Regime

Halabjans Suffer Neglect and Exploitation

Those who survived Saddam's chemical attack two decades ago feel badly let down by the Kurdish authorities.

Fear and Repression in “Reformed” Turkmenistan

Four years after new president promised change, dissenting voices continue to be stamped out.

New Dawn for Egypt as Mubarak Resigns

Cairo-based IWPR staffer joins mass celebrations and reflects on what the future may hold.

Egyptian Opposition Parties Under the Spotlight

Uzbek-Turkmen Talks Disappoint Both Ethnic Minorities

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.

Bustling Arua Faces Uncertain Future

Town on border between Uganda and Sudan enjoying something of a boom, but there could be trouble ahead.

Georgians Finally Topple Stalin

Saakashvili Accused of Plotting to Retain Power

Georgian constitutional changes raise fears among opposition, who suspect president may be trying to emulate Putin.

Execution of Kurds Arouses Unprecedented Sympathy

Province stages one-day strike for first time as national opposition leaders express support for minority.