Pakistan: Feb/Mar ‘10
Open Minds journalism students put their newly acquired skills into practice.
Pakistan: Feb/Mar ‘10
Talented Open Minds trainee offered big break on national radio.
Pakistan: Feb/Mar ‘10
Student says IWPR Open Minds training contributed to his triumph in regional debating competition.
Military Swoop Disappoints Marja People
Operation to tackle rebels goes on but locals wait for promised reconstruction. By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Helmand
Taleban Defiant Following Marja Operation
Insurgents vow to hit back hard after offensive by international forces. By Hewad in Kabul
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
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
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
River Floods Claim Lives, Territory
Afghan officials and neighbouring countries blamed as land and property are swallowed up by border river.
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