Conflict

Marjah residents say they remain vulnerable to Taleben intimidation, despite a coalition campaign to drive them out of the area earlier this year. (Photo: ISAFMedia)

Marjah Civilians Take Up Arms Against Taleban

Villagers say they have pushed out the insurgents, enabling them to get medical care and send their children to school.

16 Nov 10

Confessions of an Al-Qaeda Killer

Hitman for the insurgent group recalls his murderous spree at the height of Iraq’s sectarian violence.

11 Nov 10

Laying a road in Kapisa province. In this case the work is being funded and led by the Provincial Reconstruction Team. (Photo: Tech. Sgt. Joe Laws/US Air Force)

Kapisa Road Gets Taleban Blessing

Whether as forced concession or new sign of flexibility, insurgents now decide which development projects can go ahead.

9 Nov 10

Alarm at Wave of Attacks in Herat

Last three months have seen a rise in insurgent activity across formerly peaceful region.

9 Nov 10

Four Years On, War Still Alive in Lebanese Minds

Adults and children in south Lebanon still suffer the psychological effects of the devastating 2006 conflict.

23 Oct 10

Azeris Accuse Karabakh of Denying Them Water

Farmers say they are unable to irrigate substantial area of agricultural land.

24 Sep 10

Central Asia: Jun/Jul ‘10

IWPR reporting of interethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan during the summer held up as paradigm of responsible journalism.

23 Sep 10

Kyrgyz Conflict Coverage Singled Out

IWPR reporting of interethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan during the summer held up as paradigm of responsible journalism.

22 Sep 10

International troops patrol with armed Afghans who are part of a road maintenance team in Tagab district, Kapisa province, in March 2010. (Photo: Staff Sergeant Horace Murray/US Army)

Disgruntled Afghans Throw Out Taleban

Insurgents ousted from northeastern area after blocking road project.

17 Sep 10

Water Complicates Karabakh Peace Talks

Armenians fear losing important source of water in negotiations over future of the territory.