May the Best Village Win
Local boys wrestle to defend their village’s honour in an age-old tradition.
20 Sep 07
Afghanistan
Between the Taleban and NATO
Refugees from the fighting in Sangin gather in the provincial capital.
20 Sep 07
Helicopter Noise Pollution
Low-flying aircraft over Lashkar Gah are a source of irritation to locals.
20 Sep 07
Balkh Mullahs Spoil the Party
Religious council bans lavish wedding parties in Balkh to prevent locals bankrupting themselves.
11 Sep 07
Afghanistan: July/August ‘07
Leading media follow up and republish IWPR stories covering controversial subjects and issues.
6 Sep 07
Afghanistan: July/Aug ‘07
New press association and weekly newspaper planned a second phase of Helmand programme gets underway.
6 Sep 07
Helmand: A Kinder, Gentler Taleban?
As combat operations rage across Helmand province, Musa Qala district is quiet – and firmly under Taleban control.
31 Aug 07
Much Talk But Little Substance at Afghan Assembly
Apart from a surprise admission that Pakistan has Taleban bases, long-awaited talks offer no solutions.
19 Aug 07
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