Declan Walsh

Nelson Mandela in 2010

‘Like vultures:’ Press hovering around ailing Nelson Mandela, angering South Africans

With very little information available regarding the deteriorating health of South Africa’s former-President Nelson Mandela, foreign media is waiting outside the hospital for him to either die or dramatically improve. Their vigil is angering some South Africans, including parts of the Mandela family.

String of Attacks in Pakistan Leading up to Election

After Killings, U.N. Stops Vaccine Work in Pakistan

Day of Peace in Pakistan Turns to Day of Rage

Conflict & Justice
The World

Pakistan Orders Save the Children’s Foreign Workers Out of the Country

Global Politics

Pakistani Christian Girl Jailed for Blasphemy, Recognized by Authorities to be a Minor

Lifestyle & Belief

In Islamabad, a Christian girl accused of desecrating a holy book was recognized by authorities to be a minor, and suffering from some mental impairment.

Pakistan Prime Minister Barred from Office

Conflict & Justice

The ruling stems from an earlier decision to find Gilani in contempt of court, for refusing to re-open corruption cases against Pakistan’s president.

The World

Controversy Over Shakil Afridi Exemplifies Tensions Between US and Pakistan

Conflict & Justice

Marco Werman talks with New York Times reporter Declan Walsh about the case of Dr. Shakil Afridi, who has been detained by Pakistani intelligence since last year for allegedly working for the CIA.

Bin Laden Wives and Children to be Deported

Conflict & Justice

Marco Werman talks to Declan Walsh, New York Times Pakistan correspondent, about the news that Pakistan plans to deport Osama Bin Laden’s three wives and two adult daughters to their home countries, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

The World

American Held in Pakistan Prison for Driving Near Nuclear Facility

Global Politics

Matthew Barrett says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but some say he is a spy.