Questions raised about independence of International Institute of Strategic Studies after multimillion-dollar deal.

Two million more refugees are expected to return to a country mired in violence and braced for a bitter winter.

Afghans react to Trump’s victory after a bitter, protracted campaign.

For Afghanistan, Hilary Clinton is a known entity while Donald Trump is either a ‘nightmare’ or potential change agent.

Magnetic “sticky bomb” planted under a military vehicle detonates near education ministry in the Afghan capital.

Recent increase in attacks by the Taliban and ISIL have compromised advances in rights, Afghans say.

The founder of Front Line Defenders discusses the state of human rights today and defending those who protect them.

In fight to retake Mosul, some fear Syrian refugee funding might fade as focus shifts to internally displaced Iraqis.

Faced with tough choices and social pressures, some women in the region are paying the ultimate price.