Afghanistan

Afghans Unconvinced by Karzai Presidency

Straw poll suggests most Kabulis disappointed by Hamid Karzai after nearly a decade of his rule.

Young Afghans Leaving in Droves

Best and brightest emigrate from Herat province to escape worsening prospects.

Herat Convicts Retrained for Life Outside

Officials want prisoners to acquire useful trades to prevent them re-offending.

Slow Progress on Turkmen-Afghan Pipeline

Traditional Medicine Endangers Afghan Lives

Doctors in northern Afghanistan say poverty and ignorance lead people to seek traditional treatments which risk further harming their health.

Afghan Security Personnel Fear US Withdrawal

Pashtun Candidates Protest in Herat

With final election results released, unsuccessful contenders from Pashtun group say they were systematically excluded.

Report Spurs Extra Afghan Police Training

Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.

Afghanistan: Oct/Nov '10 Part I

Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.

Afghan Saffron Venture Hit by Taleban

Insurgents accused of pressuring Herat farmers to switch to opium poppy in order to levy illicit revenues.