Afghanistan

Report Eases Afghan Civilians' Security Concerns

IWPR report addresses local fears about getting caught in crossfire between police and insurgent groups.

26 May 11

The Taleban have taken to disguising themselves as members of the army and police. Here, a real Afghan army soldier stands guard at a village meeting in Zabul province. (Photo: Isafmedia/Spc. Thomas Duval)

Afghan Secret Police to Weed Out Insurgents From Military

Intelligence agency deploys special units to watch over army and police recruitment.

24 May 11

A French EC725 Cougar helicopter soars through a valley in Kapisa province on its way to a combat outpost in the Tagab valley. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald/Released)

Taleban Vent Ire on Afghan Local Police

Insurgents say no weddings or funeral services for “infidel” police recruits – on pain of death.

18 May 11

Afghanistan: Local Reconstruction Effort Goes Awry

Residents allege misuse of funds allocated to community leaders.

17 May 11

Tajikistan: Islamic Militancy No Phantom Menace

Death of veteran militant leader proves truth of warnings that fighters were infiltrating from Afghanistan.

14 May 11

A British soldier from the ISAF contingent on patrol in Kabul. Picture taken in 2008. (Photo: ISAF/US Air Force Tech. Sgt. Laura K. Smith)

Afghan Alarm at Talk of More Bloodshed

American military warns that 2011 will be especially violent.

13 May 11

Prison Staff 'Colluded' in Taleban Jailbreak

No one raised alarm as hundreds of prisoners escaped through tunnel in Kandahar.

10 May 11

Italian soldiers running a first-aid course for Afghans in Gozara province. Some residents are unhappy that promised reconstruction work has yet to materialise. (Photo: ISAF media)

Fading Reconstruction Hopes in Western Afghan District

Locals say insurgents feeding on resentment at undelivered pledges.

9 May 11

This cave was used as a hideout by Mullo Abdullo and his group. Police say they found a large stockpile of arms there. (Photo: Tajik interior ministry.)

Few Tears Shed for "Tajik Bin Laden"

Killing of veteran militant seen as al-Qaeda emissary has eased but not removed security threat in Central Asian state, analysts say.

5 May 11

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar'11 Part II

IWPR story into increased poppy production in Kapisa spurs authorities to provide extra cash for eradication of crop.

4 May 11

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