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Promoting Debate on Philippine Abuses

IWPR project aimed at combating climate of impunity over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances featured on website of leading Philippine broadcaster.

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Africa Media Matters

Repressive Media Reform in South Africa?

An audio programme that provides a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s media.

IWPR Editorial Comment

Sudanese journalist Abdelrahman was detained in Khartoum on October 30 2010. (Photo: IWPR)

The Perils of Reporting in Sudan

Katy Glassborrow

Detention of journalist underlines the grave risks Sudanese media face in trying to maintain their independence.

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Iranian Regime Promotes Mass Marriage

Tens of thousands of young couples start their married lives by taking part in group weddings in cities across Iran every year.

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Salimakhon Vahobzade

Tajikistan

I was born in the Tajik capital Dushanbe, one of four children, and we lived in the town of Nurek, not far from the city. My mother was a primary school teacher and my father worked for the interior ministry but is now retired.

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A woman carries goods down a busy street in the town of Arua. (Photo: Pernille Baerendtsen)

Bustling Arua Faces Uncertain Future

Simon Jennings

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

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BBC Briefed on Bemba Trial

24 Nov 2010

IWPR justice reporter Katy Glassborow interviewed by the BBC's Network Africa programme on start of Jean Pierre Bemba trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Rights TV Show Bolsters Iraqi Activists

18 Nov 2010

Activists say IWPR Iraq human rights broadcast has helped raise awareness about abuses among decision-makers and the general public.
Media's Role in Balkan Wars

15 Nov 2010

IWPR briefs security conference on media incitement during the conflict of the 90s.

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IWPR Insight

Iraq’s Shaky Government

Ammar_al-Shahbander

A power-sharing agreement has finally been reached in Iraq, after eight months of political stalemate.

With a government now due to be formed within 30 days, IWPR Iraq chief of mission Ammar al-Shahbander identifies the main problems facing the new authority.