Conflict

Azeris Accuse Karabakh of Denying Them Water

Farmers say they are unable to irrigate substantial area of agricultural land.

24 Sep 10

Central Asia: Jun/Jul ‘10

IWPR reporting of interethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan during the summer held up as paradigm of responsible journalism.

23 Sep 10

Kyrgyz Conflict Coverage Singled Out

IWPR reporting of interethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan during the summer held up as paradigm of responsible journalism.

22 Sep 10

International troops patrol with armed Afghans who are part of a road maintenance team in Tagab district, Kapisa province, in March 2010. (Photo: Staff Sergeant Horace Murray/US Army)

Disgruntled Afghans Throw Out Taleban

Insurgents ousted from northeastern area after blocking road project.

17 Sep 10

Water Complicates Karabakh Peace Talks

Armenians fear losing important source of water in negotiations over future of the territory.

17 Sep 10

A US Navy medic assists Afghan civilians injured by an improvised explosive device that hit the bus they were traveling on in Delaram, southwest Afghanistan. The Taleban are now trying to downplay their own role in civilian casualties and shift the blame to the Afghan government and its western allies. (Photo: Corporal Matthew Troyer/US. Marine Corps)

Taleban Challenge UN on Casualty Figures

Insurgents reject report blaming them for three-quarters of civilian victims, and demand new investigation.

15 Sep 10

Mystery School Poisonings in Afghanistan

As attacks continue, some families say they have no choice but to take their daughters out of school.

10 Sep 10

Many men in Kapisa will have an easier time trying to get married following a Taleban order limiting the amount they have to pay the bride’s family. (Photo: US Army/John Gay)

Taleban Try Hearts-and-Minds Tactics

Ban on excessive marriage costs proves popular among young men in impoverished district.

8 Sep 10

A vehicle owned by an Afghan security company after it was stopped by US forces, who had received reports of shots being fired at civilian homes in Wardak province this February. (Photo: US Army/Sgt Russell Gilchrest)

Fears Over Afghan Security Firm Ban

Karzai’s decree to close down private security sector pleases Afghans, despite concerns that army and police are not ready to take over.

3 Sep 10

The Azeri village of Tapqaraqoyunlu, less than a kilometre from the ceasefire line and Armenian positions. (Photo: Saadet Akifqizi)

Grim Night Life of Azeri Villagers

For Azeris living near Karabakh frontline, the working day begins at dusk.

31 Aug 10

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