Afghanistan

Disarming of Militias Behind Schedule

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

The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.

3 Mar 05

Deprived of qualified doctors, rural Afghans are turning to herbal healers to cure serious illnesses.

3 Mar 05

Local warlord Pacha Khan Zadran appears to have fallen out with just about everyone.

3 Mar 05

Americans are reportedly trying to broker a deal between heavily armed rival warlords in the north of the country.

3 Mar 05

A cash-strapped project in the Afghan capital is giving thousands of street-working youngsters a safe place to relax and have fun.

3 Mar 05

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