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Karzai Talks Tough in Helmand
The president delivers a tough-love speech in the troubled province, calling on residents to take responsibility for their own security.
11 Apr 07
Headless Body of Murdered Driver Returned
The family of an Afghan killed while working for an Italian journalist struggle to give him a decent burial.
30 Mar 07
Taleban Target Helmand's Capital
Over the past weeks, Lashkar Gah has become increasingly unstable, with bombs and murder almost daily fare. Now, for the first time in Helmand, the Taleban have killed a woman.
29 Mar 07
Taleban Voice New Demands for Driver's Body
The nightmare is not yet over for the families of the Afghan driver and translator who were kidnapped along with an Italian journalist in Helmand.
27 Mar 07
Afghan Victims Go Unnoticed in Kidnap Release
The release of a foreign journalist held by the Taleban sparked headlines all over the world, but the murder of his driver went almost unnoticed.
22 Mar 07
Afghanistan's Poppy Conundrum
This year’s eradication campaign in Helmand seems to be accomplishing little except beefing up support for the Taleban.
20 Mar 07
Informer Killings Show Growing Taleban Control
Islamic insurgents hold court and execute alleged informers as they extend their hold over parts of the southern province of Helmand.
9 Mar 07
Schools Face Murderous Challenge
The Afghan success story of getting both boys and girls back into school is failing badly in Helmand province.
22 Feb 07
Second Helmand District Falls to Taleban
The Taleban have taken control of their second Helmand district in less than two weeks, say district officials.
20 Feb 07
Musa Qala Braced for NATO Assault
The Taleban took the town almost without a shot, say residents as they flee an anticipated NATO attack.
9 Feb 07
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