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Herat Official Claims Civilians Killed in US Strike
District governor says all victims of attack on insurgent commander were innocent nomads.
26 Feb 09
Afghan Rebel Chief Defies Coalition Forces
US-led troops hunt down Herat warlord, but he’s proving to be an elusive foe.
26 Feb 09
International Justice/ICC: Jan ‘09
Congolese listeners to IWPR radio programme say that it has improved their knowledge and understanding of the ICC
17 Feb 09
Lubanga Trial a Landmark Case
Activists say the prosecution of Lubanga is an important step towards the protection of children’s rights.
16 Feb 09
Uzbekistan: Sloppy Work Risk in Bukhara Facelift
Builders cut corners to restore architectural treasures.
30 Jan 09
Tajikistan: Blanket Ban on Islamic Movement Raises Questions
Officials say Salafis represent security threat while Muslim clerics accuse group of receiving external support.
29 Jan 09
Turkmen Leader to Keep Lid on Democracy
Pledge to create a stronger, more independent parliament comes to nothing.
17 Jan 09
Turkmenistan: New Policies But Little Sign of Change
Turkmen leader wants new ideology to signal a change from his predecessor’s rules, but is he serious about changing the status quo?
20 Nov 08
Turkmen Regeneration Project Sparks New Wave of Demolitions
Residents evicted from their homes to make way for urban modernisation say they have nowhere else to live.
7 Nov 08
International Justice/ICC: Aug ‘08
IWPR probe into alleged misappropriation of donor funds puts implicated official under pressure.
26 Sep 08
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