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Report Draws Funds for Afghan Region

IWPR story into increased poppy production in Kapisa spurs authorities to provide extra cash for eradication of crop.

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar'11 Part I

IWPR cited as playing major role in the creation of new body representing journalists in the Balkh region.

Media Union Emerges From Mazar Project

IWPR cited as playing major role in the creation of new body representing journalists in the Balkh region.

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '11

IWPR preparing series of radio and television features on past abuses aimed at promoting transitional justice.

A fiery sermon at the Hazrat Ali mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif preceded a demonstration that left at least 12 dead including seven UN staff. (Photo: ISAF Public Affairs Photo)

Afghan Police Criticised Over Mazar Violence

Questions over failure to contain protests that left at least 12 dead.

An Afghan schoolgirl in Ghazni – where the Taleban have agreed to reopen schools. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Roling/ISAF Public Affairs)

Taleban Try Soft Power

Allowing schools to reopen and reconstruction projects to go ahead seen as sign of pragmatic attempt to win public favour.

American soldiers at an outpost in the southern Zabul province. Washington plans to withdraw its forces from active operations by 2014, but maintain a presence after that to provide support for the Afghan army. (Photo: Staff Sergeant Adam Mancini/US Army)

Afghans Debate Future US Presence

Some fear threats from neighbouring countries more than idea of permanent American military bases.

Musicians in Kandahar, like Nangarhar a centre of Pashtun culture. (Photo: US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O&#039;Donald/ISAF Media)

Music Shops Silenced in Nangarhar

Insurgents blamed for serial bomb attacks on music traders, though Taleban deny it.

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Mazar Tragedy Tests Western Resolve

But it would be wrong for Mazar killings and other deadly protests to fuel calls for an international withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

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Report Draws Funds for Afghan Region

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar'11 Part I

Media Union Emerges From Mazar Project

Afghanistan: Feb/Mar '11

Afghan Police Criticised Over Mazar Violence

Taleban Try Soft Power

Afghans Debate Future US Presence

Music Shops Silenced in Nangarhar

Mazar Tragedy Tests Western Resolve

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