Afghanistan

Tackling Heroin Use in Afghan South

New treatment clinic promised for Zabul, but underlying causes run much deeper.

Mountains of Wealth in Afghanistan

Taleban Deny Plan To Attack Helmand Dam

Insurgents said to be building up presence in the area.

Improving Journalism Courses at Afghan Universities

IWPR helps academics and practitioners shape ideas on what future reporters should be taught.

Demand for Helmand Schools to Reopen

With security improving, tens of thousands of children are still prevented from resuming their education.

The Radio Show Even the Taleban Like

IWPR’s Kabul editor doubles up as star on local equivalent of The Archers.

Afghanistan: Praise for New Civic Group in Helmand

Organisation says it avoid politics and just wants to get things done.

Inner-City Pollution in East Afghanistan

Factory owners say new industrial parks outside Jalalabad aren’t fit for use.

Medieval Afghan Fort Under Threat

Locals say important cultural site neglected after years of battle damage, and endangered by continuing army presence.

Karzai's Curious Counterblast

Afghan leader accuses Americans of colluding with Taleban, then says he was just trying to improve relations with Washington.