New Lease of Life for Liberated Herat District
Insurgent commander’s demise ends reign of oppression in Gozara, western Afghanistan. By Mustafa Saber in Herat
13 Apr 10
Afghanistan
Ex-Taleban Chief: Talks With Insurgents Futile
Former rebel fighter believes there’s no point in talks because neither side is prepared to compromise. By Habiburrahman Ibrahimi in Kabul
12 Apr 10
Afghan Anger at US Casualty Payments
Cash for deaths, injury and damage caused during military operations seen as disrespectful and violating tradition. By Habiburrahman Ibrahimi in Kabul
9 Apr 10
River Floods Claim Lives, Territory
Afghan officials and neighbouring countries blamed as land and property are swallowed up by border river.
1 Apr 10
Going to the Dogs
In post-Taleban Afghanistan, illegal dog-fighting attracts rich and poor and high-stakes gambling is rife. By Qayum Babak in Balkh
1 Apr 10
Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '10
IWPR steps up media development activities in the west of the country.
31 Mar 10
Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '10
IWPR steps up media development activities in the west of the country.
30 Mar 10
Circumcision Festival's Last Home
Mysterious 2,300-year-old rite of passage survives in one remote Afghan village. By Abdul Latif Sahak in Jawzjan
27 Mar 10
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