Afghanistan

Heratis in No Mood for Second Vote

Locals so angry and disappointed by electoral fraud, many say they will not vote if ballot goes to second round.

Kambakhsh Freed

Student jailed for downloading from the Internet is released.

Ballot Uncertainty Fuels Cynicism in Helmand

As post-election agony continues, Helmandis are increasingly disillusioned with their government - and with democracy itself.

Afghanistan: July/Aug ‘09

Election-related workshops contribute to impressive output of reports on presidential and provincial council ballot.

Tajiks Urged to Stock Up on Food

President Imomali Rahmon’s appeal to every household to lay in enough food for the next two years has sparked a debate on the state of Tajikistan’s food reserves.

IWPR Launches New Training Drive in Southern Afghanistan

(10-Oct-07)

Civilians Killed and Wounded by Taleban Mines

Rebels make Helmand a sea of landmines, targeting military and civilians.

Exposing Fraud in Afghan Election

Western Press Question Poll Credibility

Papers report on alleged fraud, illegal block-voting, intimidation and bribery in the run-up to ballot.

Children Languish Behind Bars

Stretched justice system keeps young people in jail for months without trial.