Afghanistan

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.

Cross-Border Trade Depressed in Afghan North

Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.

UK Plans to Use Tajikistan as Afghan Exit Route

Afghanistan: 2014 Election Plans Seen as Flawed

President wants to recycle voter IDs used in previous, controversial elections.

Existential Fears in Afghanistan

Local experts say unchecked pressure from neighbours could fracture the state.

Tajik-Uzbek Relations at Low Ebb

As Uzbek leader calls for respect and mutual understanding, many Tajiks believe it is time he showed some.