Surge In Violence Hits Fragile Afghan Economy
Renewed violence is both undermining public confidence and disrupting investment.
7 Feb 18
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Taleban Collect Millions from Electricity Bills
Insurgent group is exploiting new sources of revenue.
6 Feb 18
Afghan Women Highlight Campus Harassment
Faculties criticised for failing to take complaints seriously.
2 Feb 18
Afghanistan: The Town That Never Was
An IWPR investigation indicates that funds for a new housing project were allowed to simply disappear.
29 Jan 18
Handicrafts Flourish in Afghan Province
The sector is providing a good living for many disadvantaged women.
28 Jan 18
Crime Wave Hits Afghan Province
Unrest linked to ongoing tensions over the fate of local leader.
28 Jan 18
Afghanistan: Cotton Instead of Poppy?
Locals say that reviving a once-flourishing processing plant could provide a much-needed alternative.
25 Jan 18
Afghan Students Let Down by Private Universities
Graduates claim that many institutions are just money-making enterprises.
25 Jan 18
Peace Process Stalls in Afghan Province
Ex-militants say that broken promises are prolonging the insurgency.
25 Jan 18
Illegal Logging Destroying Afghan Forests
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
23 Jan 18
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