Music Shops Silenced in Nangarhar
Insurgents blamed for serial bomb attacks on music traders, though Taleban deny it.
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.
Afghan Rights Documentaries Underway
IWPR preparing series of radio and television features on past abuses aimed at promoting transitional justice.
Concern Over ICC North Korea Probe
Investigating alleged war crimes could further isolate Pyongyang and complicate any peace settlement, experts say.
Opium Poppies Creep Back in Afghan Province
Farmers prompted to return to illicit production by high prices and failure of government aid schemes.
Afghan Checkpoints Draw Insurgent Attacks
Tagab district residents say police taking up position too near schools and health centre.
"Taleban Surrenders" Not All They Seem
In northern Afghanistan, many of those claiming rewards for giving up the fight were never insurgents in the first place.
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