Habiburahman Ibrahimi

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The Taleban have taken to disguising themselves as members of the army and police. Here, a real Afghan army soldier stands guard at a village meeting in Zabul province. (Photo: Isafmedia/Spc. Thomas Duval)

The Taleban have taken to disguising themselves as members of the army and police. Here, a real Afghan army soldier stands guard at a village meeting in Zabul province. (Photo: Isafmedia/Spc. Thomas Duval)

Afghan Secret Police to Weed Out Insurgents From Military

Intelligence agency deploys special units to watch over army and police recruitment.

24 May 11

Little Hope for Afghan Peace Council

Afghans pessimistic about body set to open reconciliation talks with the insurgents.

7 Oct 10

Crossfire Forces Wardak Farmers Off Land

Locals abandon orchards after getting caught up in fighting between US forces and insurgents.

5 Oct 09

Elite Universities to Open

Despite Afghanistan's poverty, international colleges say there is a market for fee-paying education.

29 Oct 03

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