Afghanistan

Summer of Discontent

After years of being cowed by the authorities, Afghans are increasingly expressing their grievances in public.

3 Mar 05

Pioneering women put up with stares, dust and fumes to help rebuild the capital’s roads.

3 Mar 05

Without a husband or a home, they are often vulnerable to abuse.

3 Mar 05

Thousands of refugees come home to find that local commanders have expropriated their property.

3 Mar 05

The shift to a NATO-led force means more troops will be available to provide much-needed security.

3 Mar 05

The continued presence of armed men under the control of local commanders raises the stakes in elections scheduled for this fall.

3 Mar 05

Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.

3 Mar 05

President Hamid Karzai is tipped to win the October 9 election – but will the poll be fair?

3 Mar 05

While millions have signed up to participate in October’s presidential election, opposition and ignorance about the process remain strong.

3 Mar 05

While their numbers are still few, women are once again joining the police force.

3 Mar 05

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