Afghanistan: Civilians Caught Up in Revenge Attacks
Relatives of both of state security operatives and insurgents say they are subject to harassment from the other side.
27 Jan 17
Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Modern Day Slave Labourers
Whole families live and work in brick factories, struggling to pay off impossible debts.
24 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
23 Jan 17
The Journalist Known as Ghor's Voice
IWPR contributor praised for fearless work exposing corruption and abuses.
19 Jan 17
Hope for Afghan Women Traded to End Feuds
Campaigners hail progress in efforts to end ancient practice.
17 Jan 17
Afghanistan's Domestic Violence Loophole
Penal code allows men to claim extenuating circumstances in cases of so-called honour killings.
16 Jan 17
Schools Focus of Conflict in Afghan Province
Debate hears of “staggering” amount of damage caused to the system.
13 Jan 17
Afghanistan: Rising Addiction Rates Among Women
Experts say a major reason is the influence of a husband or other male authority figure within the family.
12 Jan 17
Afghanistan: The High Price of Virginity
Campaigners say that women are routinely victimised and subjected to traumatic and invasive tests.
11 Jan 17
Afghan Mosques Turn Up the Volume
Residents of northern city say noise pollution is making their lives a misery.
4 Jan 17
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