Afghan Boys Still Beaten at School
Ban on corporal punishment continues to be widely ignored.
15 Mar 18
Ban on corporal punishment continues to be widely ignored.
Broadcasters warned against undermining Afghan values.
Aid agencies under pressure to provide food, shelter and education to those seeking refuge.
Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.
Insurgents order shut down to avoid being tracked by security forces.
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
Officials vow to address concerns over insurgent influence on education.
Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.
Poor security and neglect mean that local sites risk being lost forever.
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.