Afghans Unconvinced by Karzai Presidency
Straw poll suggests most Kabulis disappointed by Hamid Karzai after nearly a decade of his rule.
Young Afghans Leaving in Droves
Best and brightest emigrate from Herat province to escape worsening prospects.
Herat Convicts Retrained for Life Outside
Officials want prisoners to acquire useful trades to prevent them re-offending.
Traditional Medicine Endangers Afghan Lives
Doctors in northern Afghanistan say poverty and ignorance lead people to seek traditional treatments which risk further harming their health.
Pashtun Candidates Protest in Herat
With final election results released, unsuccessful contenders from Pashtun group say they were systematically excluded.
Report Spurs Extra Afghan Police Training
Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.
Afghanistan: Oct/Nov '10 Part I
Forces sent on special security course after IWPR story on growing wave of attacks in Herat.
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