Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
9 Oct 20
Investigation
Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
8 Mar 18
Afghan Women Hounded Out of the Media
Campaign of intimidation has had devastating effect in Afghan country's east.
26 Feb 18
Afghanistan: Taleban Collect Millions from Electricity Bills
Insurgent group is exploiting new sources of revenue.
6 Feb 18
Afghanistan: The Town That Never Was
An IWPR investigation indicates that funds for a new housing project were allowed to simply disappear.
29 Jan 18
The Afghan Province Where Women Are Slaves
In remote Nuristan, ancient tradition decrees that it’s female family members who have to do the heavy lifting.
11 Aug 17
Traumatic Night Raids Haunt Afghan Women
Counter-terror tactic seen as an unacceptable violation of privacy with long-term consequences.
15 May 17
Child Labour in Afghan Coal Mines
Underage workers routinely endure hot, dusty and dangerous conditions.
5 Apr 17
Afghanistan: Female Detainees Face Sexual Abuse
Prisoners say they are harassed by police officers and justice officials alike.
28 Mar 17
Afghanistan: Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child
Children face routine beatings both at home and at school.
27 Mar 17
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