Kambakhsh to Fight On
Mazar journalism student found guilty of blasphemy gets death sentence commuted – but his family is determined to have conviction overturned.
Afghanistan: Aug ‘08
Preparations for new training and reporting project in the north get underway.
Afghanistan: Aug ‘08
IWPR article on harrowing sexual assault on 12-year-old prompts police sackings.
Confusion and Anger Over Balkh Raid
Afghan and foreign officials give contradictory accounts of a counter-narcotics operation in which local residents say they were beaten and robbed.
Afghans Incensed by Air Attack on Village
An American air strike in western Afghanistan leaves many locals feeling that all civilians are branded as terrorists.
Kyrgyz Wary of Chinese Bearing Gifts
Beijing offers a sweetener to get its TV programmes shown in Kyrgyzstan, but some commentators fear cultural encroachment.
Muslim Groups Seek to Mediate in Mindanao Crisis
NGO representatives and religious figures are calling for both sides in conflict to hold further peace talks.
Mindanao: “Children of War” Face Uncertain Fate
With little sign of peace in Mindanao, the lives of its child refugees are being irrevocably damaged.
Afghanistan: Sep ‘08
Kabul government clamps down on trading centre after IWPR report revealed arms-for-drugs transactions.
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