Afghanistan
Hostages to Misfortune in Afghanistan
NATO troops urged not to hand over detainees to Afghan counterparts.
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.
Afghanistan: Key Helmand Bridge at Risk
Fears that economic ties would be cut if bridge collapses under heavy traffic flow.
Media Awards for IWPR Staff
International trainers in Afghanistan win plaudits for news photography and journalism.
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.
Afghan Investigative Reporting Under Way
IWPR reporters begin probing underreported subjects as part of new programme aimed at improving accountability of officials.
Afghanistan: Jun/July '11
IWPR reporters begin probing underreported subjects as part of new programme aimed at improving accountability of officials.
Afghanistan: Apr/May '11
IWPR story said to have contributed to introduction of ban on poaching of species that prey on agricultural pests.
Report Spurs Action on Afghan Bird Poaching
IWPR story said to have contributed to introduction of ban on poaching of species that prey on agricultural pests.