Afghanistan: The Taboo of Sexual Rejection
When men take multiple wives, the emotional cost can be enormous.
23 Jan 17
Afghanistan
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
Telling Fortunes in Kabul
Despite a government crackdown, supernatural practices remain as popular as ever in Afghanistan.
16 Dec 16
No Respite for Kabul's Street Children
Tens of thousands beg or sell trinkets rather than attending school.
9 Dec 16
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