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Khan Mohammad Danishju

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An Afghan schoolgirl in Ghazni – where the Taleban have agreed to reopen schools. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Roling/ISAF Public Affairs)

An Afghan schoolgirl in Ghazni – where the Taleban have agreed to reopen schools. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Roling/ISAF Public Affairs)

Taleban Try Soft Power

Allowing schools to reopen and reconstruction projects to go ahead seen as sign of pragmatic attempt to win public favour.

8 Apr 11

American soldiers at an outpost in the southern Zabul province. Washington plans to withdraw its forces from active operations by 2014, but maintain a presence after that to provide support for the Afghan army. (Photo: Staff Sergeant Adam Mancini/US Army)

American soldiers at an outpost in the southern Zabul province. Washington plans to withdraw its forces from active operations by 2014, but maintain a presence after that to provide support for the Afghan army. (Photo: Staff Sergeant Adam Mancini/US Army)

Afghans Debate Future US Presence

Some fear threats from neighbouring countries more than idea of permanent American military bases.

5 Apr 11

Refugee camp near Sar-e Pol for Afghans recently returned from Iran, 2009. Despite the obvious needs facing refugees, the ministry responsible has not managed to spend much of its budget as the financial year draws to a close. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Refugee camp near Sar-e Pol for Afghans recently returned from Iran, 2009. Despite the obvious needs facing refugees, the ministry responsible has not managed to spend much of its budget as the financial year draws to a close. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Afghan Government Has Cash, Won't Spend

Ministries failing to use up their budgets despite pressing need for more reconstruction work.

22 Feb 11

President Karzai attending a NATO summit on Afghanistan, November 2010. (Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider)

President Karzai attending a NATO summit on Afghanistan, November 2010. (Photo: UN Photo/Evan Schneider)

Afghans Unconvinced by Karzai Presidency

Straw poll suggests most Kabulis disappointed by Hamid Karzai after nearly a decade of his rule.

7 Jan 11

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