Afghanistan: Local Uprisings Against the Taleban
Region: AfghanistanLocals fight back after losing patience with militants’ hard-line approach. By Mina Habib - Afghanistan ARR Issue 43... more
Views: 1612Afghanistan: Taliban Blamed for Shocking Public Execution
Region: Afghanistan
By Omid Bidar In early July, an Afghan woman was executed [1] publicly in a small village in the Parwan province, about an hour's drive from the capital Kabul. The 22-year-old woman was reportedly killed after two... more
Views: 2290Pakistan Responsible for Cross-Border Attacks Afghans Say
Region: AfghanistanOfficial claims more than 800 rockets land in eastern Kunar province in recent weeks. By Hafizullah Gardesh Tensions are building along the border between Afghanistan ... more
Views: 1422Afghanistan: University Poll Sparks Controversy
Region: AfghanistanBalkh governor demands legal action after NGO survey reveals criticism of teaching standards. By Qayum Babak An opinion poll has sparked controversy by revealing criticism of lectu... more
Views: 1111A world free from tyranny and oppression
Region: PakistanTwentieth century has witnessed tremendous development in all spheres of life, within USA and in its allied countries of Europe and Asia. International scenario was dominated by USA after de... more
Views: 1255Afghanistan: "I Was Not Born a Slave"
Region: AfghanistanIWPR investigation reveals children trapped in unending bonded labour to pay off loans. By Sayed Samiullah Sayidi I was not born a slave,” Mirwali said. “I’ve been hel... more
Views: 971Healthcare Crisis in Central Afghan District
Region: AfghanistanIn one area of Uruzgan province, two doctors are supposed to look after tens of thousands of people. By Ahmad Shah Jawad With health professionals and medicin... more
Views: 1078Iran: Turning a Page on Racism Against Afghans
Region: AfghanistanWritten byFred Petrossian Several bloggers expressed their disgust at learning that Afghans living in Isfahan, Iran were banned from a park by the authorities on April 1, 2012, the 13th day of Nowruz New Ye... more
Views: 1123Gulf States Snub Iraq at Arab Summit
Region: IraqAnalysts say low attendance reflects neighbours’ tensions with Iraq. By Abeer Mohammed - While Iraq hoped the high-profile Arab League sum... more
Views: 1144IWPR Film Applauded in Kabul
Region: AfghanistanThe Forgotten Victims hailed as a step forward towards transitional justice in Afghanistan. By Mina Habib An IWPR documentary on war crimes committed in Afghanistan over two decades received a rapturous welcome f... more
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