Afghanistan

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.

Herat Theft Victims Drugged

Robbery-by-poison wave has residents worried and angry.

Afghans Speak of Electoral Fraud and Fear

Witnesses tell of ballot-box stuffing, gifts for votes and intimidation in election.

Fraud Claims Question Poll Credibility

Election commission received over 400 complaints so far, with more than 40 possibly major enough to affect outcome.

Gun-Loving Kurds Mull Controls

Iraqi Kurds’ conflicted relationship with firearms laid bare in recent election.

Taleban Tactics Take Their Toll

In many southern areas, polling stations remained firmly closed because of insurgent intimidation and violence.