Jean MacKenzie

Saving Parwez Kambakhsh

International pressure is all that stands between a young journalism student and the death penalty, say his supporters.

Hopes Dashed for Afghan Journalist's Release

Confusion and anger as judge orders indefinite postponement in blasphemy trial of Sayed Parwez Kambakhsh.

Voices from Afar: Afghan Justice

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.

Police Target Journalists After Taleban Trip

Team of journalists from Helmand harassed by local police following visit to Taleban-held town.

Suicide Bomb Brings Taleban War to Kabul Suburbs

Insurgents strike with apparent impunity, and promise an intensifying campaign of attacks.

Afghanistan's Buzkashi Parliament

A recent fight in the legislature leads some to wonder whether Afghanistan is ready for civilised discourse.

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.