Northern Candidates Set out Their Stall
Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.
Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.
President Hamid Karzai is tipped to win the October 9 election – but will the poll be fair?
While millions have signed up to participate in October’s presidential election, opposition and ignorance about the process remain strong.
While their numbers are still few, women are once again joining the police force.
The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.
Deprived of qualified doctors, rural Afghans are turning to herbal healers to cure serious illnesses.
Local warlord Pacha Khan Zadran appears to have fallen out with just about everyone.
Americans are reportedly trying to broker a deal between heavily armed rival warlords in the north of the country.
A cash-strapped project in the Afghan capital is giving thousands of street-working youngsters a safe place to relax and have fun.
Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.