Maiwand Safi

In eastern province, some insurgents are ready to stop fighting.
IWPR story revealed that members of village security forces in Kapisa province were quitting over poor pay and equipment.
IWPR story revealed that members of village security forces in Kapisa province were quitting over poor pay and equipment.
Paramilitaries in Kapisa region complain Afghan authorities ignore their role in fending off Taleban attacks.
Legislators say president has no right to call national congress to discuss long-term American military presence.
NATO troops urged not to hand over detainees to Afghan counterparts.
While officials hail progress on education, only half the country’s schools have the premises and teaching materials they need.
Ammonium nitrate banned because of its use as explosive, but orchard owners say their trees are starved of nutrients.
Insurgents say no weddings or funeral services for “infidel” police recruits – on pain of death.