Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi

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Locals say they will find way round new curbs on drinking.

17 Jun 09

The much-anticipated Cairo speech failed to convince sceptical Afghans that real change was possible.

9 Jun 09

Afghanistan is joining its neighbours to devise a regional solution to their common crisis – but will it amount to much?

1 Jun 09

Despite official cheer at the new American plan for Afghanistan, many remain sceptical about the direction Washington is taking.

9 Apr 09

Kunduz residents’ anger over accidental shooting reflects hardening of attitudes towards foreign forces in relatively secure north.

23 Feb 09

Grisly public information films aimed at deterring people from joining the insurgency draw complaints from viewers across the country.

29 Jan 09

Afghan and foreign officials give contradictory accounts of a counter-narcotics operation in which local residents say they were beaten and robbed.

17 Nov 08

An American air strike in western Afghanistan leaves many locals feeling that all civilians are branded as terrorists.

13 Nov 08

Tougher restrictions on alcohol imports create boom for illicit local producers catering for surprising levels of consumer demand.

27 Aug 08

The few victims brave enough to go public face an uphill battle to secure justice, despite a one-off intervention by the president.

27 Aug 08

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