Afghanistan

New Civilian Death Claims in Helmand Sweep

IWPR told four more locals killed as coalition fights Taleban in Operation Moshtarak.

26 Feb 10

25 Feb 10

25 Feb 10

American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.

22 Feb 10

American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.

22 Feb 10

Police official says he has credible evidence that Taleban chief opposed to Salma Dam is funded by Iranians.

19 Feb 10

Students complain lack of decent teachers, textbooks and discipline is damaging their education.

19 Feb 10

Human rights organisations urge President Hamed Karzai to meet public demand for faster disarmament of militias.

15 Feb 10

Patients in oil-rich city dying needlessly on the operating tables of its principal hospital.

15 Feb 10

The number of Afghan refugees returning home following the over throw of the Taleban has surpassed all expectations.

15 Feb 10

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