Heratis Angered at Afghan Security Forces
Residents say police and soldiers drive recklessly and extort money.
Troop Pullout Bad for Afghan Economy
Experts warn country is overreliant on foreign aid money and on foreign troops who guarantee a measure of stability.
Afghan Frustration at Poor Healthcare
Provision at both state and private hospitals remains inadequate, and those who can afford it go abroad for better treatment.
Uruzgan's Farmers Starved of Irrigation Water
As officials discuss strategy, farmers say they need solutions now.
Afghan Regional Journalists Get Connected
Two new IWPR media centres provide much needed training and internet access for provincial journalists.
Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '11 Part II
Monitoring of inmates and conditions at Kabul detention facility improved after IWPR investigation into child’s death in custody.
Report Leads to Reforms at Afghan Juvenile Centre
Monitoring of inmates and conditions at Kabul detention facility improved after IWPR investigation into child’s death in custody.
Afghan IWPR Contributor Dies in Taleban Attack
Omid Khpelwak had helped arrange an IWPR workshop and agreed to become a local contributor and editor.
Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '11 Part I
IWPR report on dire consequences of cheap imports for Herat factories triggers further press coverage.
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