“Unbearable” Corruption in Afghan Province
Local people say they are becoming ever-more alienated from their government.
Surge In Violence Hits Fragile Afghan Economy
Renewed violence is both undermining public confidence and disrupting investment.
Afghanistan: Taleban Collect Millions from Electricity Bills
Insurgent group is exploiting new sources of revenue.
Afghan Women Highlight Campus Harassment
Faculties criticised for failing to take complaints seriously.
Afghanistan: The Town That Never Was
An IWPR investigation indicates that funds for a new housing project were allowed to simply disappear.
Handicrafts Flourish in Afghan Province
The sector is providing a good living for many disadvantaged women.
Crime Wave Hits Afghan Province
Unrest linked to ongoing tensions over the fate of local leader.
Afghanistan: Cotton Instead of Poppy?
Locals say that reviving a once-flourishing processing plant could provide a much-needed alternative.
Afghan Students Let Down by Private Universities
Graduates claim that many institutions are just money-making enterprises.
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