Pashtun Candidates Protest in Herat
With final election results released, unsuccessful contenders from Pashtun group say they were systematically excluded.
With final election results released, unsuccessful contenders from Pashtun group say they were systematically excluded.
Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.
Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.
Insurgents accused of pressuring Herat farmers to switch to opium poppy in order to levy illicit revenues.
After opium was successfully eradicated, cannabis took its place in Balkh province.
Local defence units said to be turning on villagers rather than providing security.
Inmates of prison in northern province complain of inhumane levels of overcrowding.
Businessmen increasingly targeted in crime wave that experts warn will harm economic prospects.
Women often jailed for trying to escape coercive arranged matches.
Farmers concerned that poaching of predator species allows pests to get out of control.