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Afghanistan: Local Reconstruction Effort Goes Awry
Residents allege misuse of funds allocated to community leaders.
17 May 11
Opium Poppies Creep Back in Afghan Province
Farmers prompted to return to illicit production by high prices and failure of government aid schemes.
30 Mar 11
Afghan Checkpoints Draw Insurgent Attacks
Tagab district residents say police taking up position too near schools and health centre.
30 Mar 11
Uneasy Truce Holds in Afghan Valley
For years, Taleban and government forces in have maintained a non-aggression pact in a mountain district – and it seems to work.
28 Mar 11
Afghans Complain of Police Harassment
Kapisa residents say they wish police officers behaved as well as their military counterparts.
28 Jan 11
Kapisa Road Gets Taleban Blessing
Whether as forced concession or new sign of flexibility, insurgents now decide which development projects can go ahead.
9 Nov 10
Afghan Security Personnel Fear US Withdrawal
Some policemen and soldiers say they have quit because of concerns about what might happen to them if the Taleban take over when American troops leave.
27 Oct 10
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