Teenage Pipedreams in Mazar-e Sharif
Either harmless pastime or slippery slope to drug abuse, water-pipes have taken off among young men.
12 Jul 11
Afghanistan
Power-Crazy in Kabul
Wildly differing electricity bills from computerised system leave Afghan householders cross and confused.
12 Jul 11
Powers of Darkness in North Afghanistan
Electricity shortages as power grid project goes nowhere.
5 Jul 11
Hostages to Misfortune in Afghanistan
NATO troops urged not to hand over detainees to Afghan counterparts.
21 Jun 11
Hasty Withdrawal From Afghanistan a Bad Idea
With the death of Osama bin Laden in early May and growing concerns among Americans about a faltering economy and growing national debt, there is a growing clamour for a rapid withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan.
16 Jun 11
Afghanistan: Key Helmand Bridge at Risk
Fears that economic ties would be cut if bridge collapses under heavy traffic flow.
16 Jun 11
Media Awards for IWPR Staff
International trainers in Afghanistan win plaudits for news photography and journalism.
16 Jun 11
Afghan Schools Short on Buildings and Books
While officials hail progress on education, only half the country’s schools have the premises and teaching materials they need.
15 Jun 11
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