Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Jan ‘08

IWPR investigation into alleged massacre by foreign troops prompts ICRC and international media to make enquiries.

Afghan Journalist's Death Sentence Political

Sayed Parwez Kambakhsh’s real offence may have been to have a brother whose frank reporting has exposd abuses in northern Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Jan ‘08

IWPR reporters investigate reports of atrocity by foreign troops in Helmand.

Clerics Campaign Against TV Soaps

Mullahs grumble about “un-Afghan” foreign TV series, while the rest of the population is glued to the screen.

Afghan Reporter Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy

When Pakistan Sneezes, Afghanistan Catches a Cold

As the death of Benazir Bhutto demonstrates, Pakistan and Afghanistan are joined together by more than geography.

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.

Illegal Money Market Subverting Afghan Economy

Pakistani rupees are more common than afghanis in Helmand.

Polio Vaccination Works With Taleban's Help

The militants insist they will not let other humanitarian workers into the districts they control.

Afghanistan: Nov ‘07

IWPR trainees snapped up by local, national and international media.