Hafizullah Gardish
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Abdul Rashid Dostum: Veteran General Lacks Broad Support
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
1 Sep 06
Hamed Karzai: Karzai Re-election Seen as a Done Deal
President Hamed Karzai is tipped to win - but will the poll be fair?
1 Sep 06
Journalists' Murder Suspect on Trial
High-profile case provides a test of the nation’s justice system on the eve of the presidential election.
15 Nov 05
Refugee Return Overwhelms Aid Agencies
The homecoming of the former king captured the headlines last week, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary Afghans are also returning home, though in less salubrious circumstances and from less comfortable refuges.
28 Apr 05
Election Results Seen as a Done Deal
President Hamid Karzai is tipped to win the October 9 election – but will the poll be fair?
3 Mar 05
Veteran General Goes for Presidency
The controversial commander Abdul Rashid Dostum has little chance of winning votes outside his own constituency.
3 Mar 05
Chief Justice Under Scrutiny
Questions asked of leading supreme court judge following much criticised ruling.
21 Feb 05
Defections Undermine Afghan Sports
After nine players abandon their football team during a tour of Italy, doubt is cast on whether teams will be invited to compete in western European countries again.
21 Feb 05
Corruption Rampant at Every Level
Citizens complain that nothing in the country can be accomplished without paying someone a bribe.
21 Feb 05
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