Rare Afghan Sheep Survives Despite Poachers
Latest survey suggests Marco Polo sheep numbers have risen.
1 Mar 12
Special Investigation
Water Pollution Silent Killer in North Afghan District
Investigation suggests fatalities from drinking stagnant or polluted water are much higher than officials admit.
22 Feb 12
Afghanistan: Khost Residents Armed to the Teeth
Most households have at least one unlicensed weapon, despite government efforts to call them in and curb deadly feuds.
22 Feb 12
Unreported Suicides in Central Afghan Province
Women take poison to escape family troubles or forced marriage.
17 Feb 12
One War Crime, Two Lawbooks in Bosnia
Application of different legal frameworks results in disparate sentencing for similar offences.
16 Feb 12
Local Officials Play Truant in Afghan North
IWPR investigation finds that district government chiefs are rarely at their desks.
15 Feb 12
Afghan Children Ensnared in Heroin Trade With Iran
Smuggling endemic in western district, and children used as mules despite risk of poisoning and arrest.
10 Feb 12
Justice at What Price?
Allowing Belgrade to keep key evidence from public view in the Milosevic trial could have grave repercussions for justice and reconciliation.
18 Nov 05
Kyrgyz "Slaves" on Kazak Plantations
Migrants from Kyrgyzstan who take jobs on Kazak farms find they are trapped into cheap labour with no rights.
14 Nov 05
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