Local Afghan NGOs Criticised
Some organisations accused of following self-serving agendas.
15 Jan 18
Afghanistan
Afghan Local Police Accused of Extortion
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.
15 Jan 18
Afghanistan: Battle Over Polio Vaccine
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
13 Jan 18
Taleban Impose Changes on Afghan Curriculum
Courses on Islamic subjects replace lessons on culture and counter-terrorism.
13 Jan 18
Concerns Over New Afghan-US Airstrikes
Tactic signals fresh effort to eliminate insurgents’ income from narcotics.
8 Jan 18
Work of Afghan Human Rights Body Questioned
Locals claim that few Afghan have even heard of the flagship organisation.
5 Jan 18
Afghan Entrepreneurs Bemoan Lack of State Support
Plans for a dedicated business park in south of country have failed to materialise.
5 Jan 18
Afghan Prison Deemed Death Trap
Prisoners endangered as building work stalls on new premises.
13 Dec 17
Afghanistan: Crossing the Border to Call Home
Telecommunication provision so poor that locals need to use the services of neighbouring Tajikistan.
11 Dec 17
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