Afghanistan
Ghor Warlords Accused of Abusing Women
Residents of western province say armed strongmen abduct and assault women without fear of government retribution.
18 Mar 11
Afghan Children Deported Alone From Iran
Hundreds of minors arrive in Afghanistan without their families.
17 Mar 11
Report Prompts Balkh Prison Improvements
15 Mar 11
Afghan Pipeline Dream One Step Closer
Analysts see Pakistani support as key to guaranteeing security of pipeline through insurgent heartlands.
14 Mar 11
Afghanistan: Dec '10/Jan '11
IWPR report on official reluctance to cooperate with the press prompts setting up of media pressure group.
10 Mar 11
Report Leads to Launch of Herat Media Rights Body
IWPR report on official reluctance to cooperate with the press prompts setting up of media pressure group.
10 Mar 11
"Rogue Police" Complaints in Afghan North
Local forces raised without Kabul’s consent accused of abusing rather than protecting population.
9 Mar 11
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