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Afghanistan  Dari   Pashto
Afghan Programme: Afghan Humanitarian Reporting and Journalists' Training Programme This programme supports the recovery of the Afghan media by training journalists, syndicating articles on humanitarian recovery and democratisation to the local press, and supporting joint research and other projects with regional publications and training institutions.
IWPR IN ACTION
Project Highlights Jul '08
Reporting Impact Jun '08
Biannual Review – IWPR Afghanistan
Story Behind the Story
Afghan Radio: Helmand Voices
Afghan Blog
DFID Afghanistan Project Report
IWPR Afghan Programme
RSS: Afghan Recovery Report
26 Aug 08 | Afghan Recovery Report  299
Afghans Incensed by Air Attack on Village
An American air strike in western Afghanistan leaves many locals feeling that all civilians are branded as terrorists.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Kabul and Sadeq Behnam in Herat (ARR No. 299, 26-Aug-08)
Rape Surrounded by Impunity and Silence
The few victims brave enough to go public face an uphill battle to secure justice, despite a one-off intervention by the president.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in northern Afghanistan (ARR No. 299, 27-Aug-08)
Afghan Moonshine a Growth Industry
Tougher restrictions on alcohol imports create boom for illicit local producers catering for surprising levels of consumer demand.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in northern Afghanistan (ARR No. 299, 27-Aug-08)
 
Recent reports
4 Aug 08 | Afghan Recovery Report  298
Garmsir Returnees Angered at Devastation
Residents trickle back to the war-ravaged district to try and piece together their shattered lives.
By Aziz Ahmad Tassal in Helmand (ARR No. 298, 4-Aug-08)
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Karzai And Gilani Try to Paper Over Differences
No matter what crises hit diplomatic relations, Afghanistan and Pakistan are inextricably tied to each other.
By Hafizullah Gardesh in Kabul (ARR No. 298, 4-Aug-08)
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Project Highlights
Afghanistan: Jul ‘08
Preparations underway for expansion of IWPR training activities to under-reported areas of the country.
By Jean MacKenzie, Afghanistan country director (22-Aug-08)
17 Jul 08 | Afghan Recovery Report  297
Nangarhar Elders Demand Retribution for US Air Strike
Afghan tribal leaders demand justice following an air raid they say wiped out a wedding party.
By Ezatullah Zawab in Nangarhar and Hafizullah Gardesh in Kabul (ARR No. 297, 16-Jul-08)
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Obama's Afghan Plan Raises Questions
Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.
By Jennifer Koons in London (ARR No. 297, 17-Jul-08)
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Project Highlights
Afghanistan: Jun ‘08
IWPR reporters forge ahead despite series of the blows and disappointments.
By Jean Mackenzie, IWPR Afghan project director (22-Jul-08)
 
Reporting Impact
Afghanistan: Jun ‘08
United Nations source gives weight to IWPR story alleging foreign troop involvement in massacre.
By Jean Mackenzie, IWPR Afghan project director (28-Jul-08)
9 Jul 08 | Afghan Recovery Report  296
Female Afghan Outlaw Comes in From the Cold
The government has finally won over a woman who made her name as a militia commander – but plans to give her a job to keep her out of trouble are proving controversial.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 296, 09-Jul-08)
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Journalists Demand Justice for Kambakhsh
The appeals process has stalled and there seems to be little political will to ensure a fair outcome.
By Hafizullah Gardesh and Noorrahman Rahmani in Kabul (ARR No. 296, 09-Jul-08)

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North Struggles With Severe Drought
Warnings of imminent starvation as thousands of families move in search of food and water.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Mazar-e-Sharif (ARR No. 296, 10-Jul-08)
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30 Jun 08 | Afghan Recovery Report  295
Turning Afghan Heroin Into Kalashnikovs
Remote Afghan province is home to major trading post for heroin destined for Europe and arms for Taleban and other militants.
By Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi in Badakhshan (ARR No. 295, 30-Jun-08)
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Rattling Imaginary Sabres
Humiliated president issues emotional challenge to powerful neighbour Pakistan.
By Hafizullah Gardesh in Kabul (ARR No. 295, 01-Jul-08)
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IWPR HIGHLIGHTS
>IWPR Comment Section
>IWPR Afghanistan Biannual Review
>IWPR Condemns Afghan Journalist’s Death Sentence
>DFID Afghanistan Project Report
>Audio Podcast: This Week on IWPR
>Sahar Journalists’ Assistance Fund
>Kurt Schork Awards
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Sunday HeraldA researcher who has interviewed prisoners released from Bagram told IWPR they claimed to have been humiliated, beaten…and thrown down stairs during initial interrogations.
Reuters IWPR’s Katy Glassborow cited in report on the International Criminal Court’s suspension of the Thomas Lubanga trial.
APAfghan journalist may have been targeted because his brother had written about human rights for IWPR.
RFE"Our reporters are working in some very risky areas and are taking on some very edgy topics," said Jean MacKenzie, IWPR Afghan country director.
PAST HIGHLIGHTS
>IWPR's Handbook for Local Journalists
>Afghan Photo Diary by James Hill
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European Commission This project is co-funded by the European Union
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