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IWPR Syria Programme: Strengthening Independent Voices
This programme supports freedom of expression, human rights and democratic reform in Syria.
Syria Press Monitor
Weekly round-up of news and opinion stories from inside the country
Syria Map
20 Nov 09 | Syria Briefing  82
Law and society treat homosexuals as criminals, outcasts or mentally ill.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 82, 20-Nov-09)
 
Recent reports
6 Nov 09 | Syria Briefing  81
Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 81, 04-Nov-09)
29 Oct 09 | Syria Briefing  80
First Person
Recent minibus driver strike rare protest in country where majority daren’t consider collective action to improve their lives.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 80, 29-Oct-09)
Syrians living on low wages deride government Eid bonus.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 80, 30-Oct-09)
23 Oct 09 | Syria Briefing  79
More civilian appearance is part of a plan to demilitarise society but some say it is superficial.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 79, 23-Oct-09)
First Person
Legal profession is failing to stand up to authorities' abuse of civil rights.
By a Syrian lawyer (SB No. 79, 23-Oct-09)
15 Oct 09 | Syria Briefing  78
Minority complains that rights are trampled on.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 78, 12-Oct-09)
Syrians look for peace, trade with Saudi help.
By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 78, 16-Oct-09)

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The New York TimesRecent double bombing in Baghdad has cast doubt on the government's ability to guarantee security and prompted fears such violence may affect voter turnout in anticipated January elections, writes iWPR reporter Ali Karim.
The New York TimesProtests are sweeping the country in the wake of allegations that American troops burned copies of the Quran during a patrol in a province near Kabul, a charge strongly denied by U.S. military officials, writes IWPR reporter Abdullah Obaidi.
The New York Times“The challenges of organizing a new poll within a few weeks are daunting, and it may ultimately prove impossible to carry out,” forecasts IWPR editor Hafizullah Gardesh.
The New York TimesJean MacKenzie, IWPR Afghanistan director, assesses reports of low voter turnout and allegations of fraud in country’s presidential and provincial councils elections.
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