Afghanistan

Afghan Anger as Taleban Get Out of Jail

Rather than contributing to reconciliation process, many of those freed return to violence, officials claim

IWPR Afghanistan: "Our Stories Really Affect Lives"

Editor describes challenges and rewards of investigative reporting in Afghanistan.

IWPR Report on Hindus' Plight Reaches Afghan President

Sikh and Hindu leaders say article got their voices heard at the highest level.

Daylight Robbery in Afghan Province

Afghan Farmers Ask Military to Pay Up for Land

Villagers in eastern province seek compensation for areas taken over to build NATO bases.

All Change for Afghan Journalism Teaching

At conference run by IWPR, universities agree to teach journalism with a new, shared curriculum.

Female Afghan Doctors Thin on the Ground

Loggers Leave Afghan Mountains Bare

Once-green mountainsides across Afghanistan are still being stripped of their trees as the long-running process of deforestation continues.

Getting Out the Vote in Afghan East

Youth groups in Nangarhar encourage voters to participate in next year’s election.

Afghan Local Militias Demand Support

Village defence units say they provide stability and refuse to be merged with police.