IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Stories by the Author
First Hashish, Then Opium, Now Everything
Helmand’s only drug clinic cannot cope with the rising number of addicts.
20 Sep 07
Everything For My Bike
Young men in Helmand spend all their cash on motorcycles and accessories.
20 Sep 07
A Helmand Heroine
Fawzia Olumi runs many risks to promote women’s affairs in the province.
20 Sep 07
Driving Licenses For Sale
Chaos on the streets of Helmand’s capital as drivers buy licenses rather than take a test.
20 Sep 07
Private Clinics On The Rise
Helmand residents resort to paying for healthcare as state hospitals cannot cope.
20 Sep 07
Going to the Fair
Renewed popularity for traditional fairs where villagers come to buy and sell.
20 Sep 07
May the Best Village Win
Local boys wrestle to defend their village’s honour in an age-old tradition.
20 Sep 07
Between the Taleban and NATO
Refugees from the fighting in Sangin gather in the provincial capital.
20 Sep 07
Support local journalists