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Saving Parwez Kambakhsh
International pressure is all that stands between a young journalism student and the death penalty, say his supporters.
16 Jun 08
Hopes Dashed for Afghan Journalist's Release
Confusion and anger as judge orders indefinite postponement in blasphemy trial of Sayed Parwez Kambakhsh.
4 Jun 08
Voices from Afar: Afghan Justice
3 Mar 08
Afghan Reporter Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
A young journalist in the north of Afghanistan faces the death penalty in what observers say is a well-orchestrated campaign of intimidation against the media.
23 Jan 08
Police Target Journalists After Taleban Trip
Team of journalists from Helmand harassed by local police following visit to Taleban-held town.
6 Dec 07
Suicide Bomb Brings Taleban War to Kabul Suburbs
Insurgents strike with apparent impunity, and promise an intensifying campaign of attacks.
14 Oct 07
Afghanistan's Buzkashi Parliament
A recent fight in the legislature leads some to wonder whether Afghanistan is ready for civilised discourse.
24 May 06
Can Islam and Democracy Coexist in Afghanistan?
The apostasy case against Christian convert Abdul Rahman Jawed has placed the Afghan government on a collision course with its laws, its voters and its western supporters.
18 May 06
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