Afghan Journalists Under Fire
Government professes to respect freedom of expression, but journalists tell a different story.
Iran Sceptical About Obama's Afghan Strategy
Elections and nuclear impasse have dulled hopes for an accommodation with the US on Afghanistan.
Kabul Attacks Largest Yet
Coordinated operation targeting government buildings brings city to almost complete standstill.
Pakistani Students Commend Rights Training
Students attending IWPR classroom discussions say they’ve acquired a better understanding of rights issues.
Turkmen Human Rights for Energy Not a Fair Trade
West’s haste to engage with Turkmenistan and buy its gas risks sweeping human rights under the carpet, activists say.
Government Concern About Islamic Courses Abroad
Tajikistan’s culture ministry plans to regulate the flow of students going abroad to study at Islamic colleges.
The High Price of Cashmere
Women cleaning goats’ wool for export complain of low wages and sickness.
Hunger Claims Lives of Balkh Children
Poverty, drought leaves babies and toddlers malnourished in north.
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