Afghanistan

Mazar Tragedy Tests Western Resolve

But it would be wrong for Mazar killings and other deadly protests to fuel calls for an international withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Afghan Rights Documentaries Underway

IWPR preparing series of radio and television features on past abuses aimed at promoting transitional justice.

Garage Ban in Khujand

Opium Poppies Creep Back in Afghan Province

Farmers prompted to return to illicit production by high prices and failure of government aid schemes.

Afghan Checkpoints Draw Insurgent Attacks

Tagab district residents say police taking up position too near schools and health centre.

"Taleban Surrenders" Not All They Seem

In northern Afghanistan, many of those claiming rewards for giving up the fight were never insurgents in the first place.

Uneasy Truce Holds in Afghan Valley

For years, Taleban and government forces in have maintained a non-aggression pact in a mountain district – and it seems to work.

Report Leads to Launch of Herat Media Rights Body

Herat Office Boosts Local Journalism

Tajik Villagers Relocate Away From Afghan Border