Afghanistan

Illegal Money Market Subverting Afghan Economy

Pakistani rupees are more common than afghanis in Helmand.

22 Jan 08

The militants insist they will not let other humanitarian workers into the districts they control.

21 Jan 08

IWPR trainees snapped up by local, national and international media.

19 Dec 07

Musa Qala special report provided only genuine reporting from the town since it was taken by the Taleban in February.

19 Dec 07

Demonstrators call for the death of those behind a new, unorthodox translation of the Koran.

9 Dec 07

Team of journalists from Helmand harassed by local police following visit to Taleban-held town.

6 Dec 07

Officers are demanding money for safe passage on the province’s roads.

5 Dec 07

Farmers say they are growing more poppy this year, despite government claims to the contrary.

3 Dec 07

People in Lashkar Gah want cleaner streets, and health experts agree it is a priority.

3 Dec 07

Musicians say they are losing their livelihoods because of Taleban strictures.

3 Dec 07

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