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IWPR Press Centre for Isolated Afghan Province
Media resource centre will connect Uruzgan to the outside world.
1 May 12
New Civilian Death Claims in Helmand Sweep
IWPR told four more locals killed as coalition fights Taleban in Operation Moshtarak.
26 Feb 10
Helmand Heroin Menace Grows
Poppy producing area diversifies into heroin as crop price falls.
24 Feb 10
A Long, Bloody Summer Ahead
The US and its allies engage in a new offensive in the south, but the insurgents are already on the move in other parts of Afghanistan.
15 Feb 10
Education Crisis in Helmand
Insecurity and funding delays mean students face bleak future.
15 Feb 10
Warlords Re-emerging in North
Revival of militia activity in Balkh linked to looming political power struggle.
17 Dec 09
Afghans Fear Insurgent Infiltration Across Iran Border
Some officials say Herat frontier checkpoint giving Taleban a backdoor into Afghanistan.
19 Nov 09
Kandahar Schools Empty After Acid Attack on Girls
Arrest of alleged Taleban militants for attack on schoolgirls fails to reassure nervous and angry population.
18 Dec 08
Garmsir Returnees Angered at Devastation
Residents trickle back to the war-ravaged district to try and piece together their shattered lives.
8 Aug 08
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