Afghanistan

Harsh Words for Afghan Unity Government

Kabul leadership criticised for failing to deliver on election promises.

3 Nov 15

Fears that a valuable revenue source could be siphoned off all too easily.

3 Nov 15

Popular support for a changes intended to make the system more democratic.

28 Oct 15

In Khost province, one community agrees to limit the price of getting married.

22 Oct 15

Most women in Parwan province are denied medical care during pregnancy and delivery.

22 Oct 15

Lack of support for those who try to make formal complaints of gender-based violence.

21 Oct 15

Officials hope pioneering scheme will help reduce high maternal mortality rate.

21 Oct 15

How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?

19 Oct 15

Everyone agrees stop-start negotiations are in trouble, though views differ on the cause of delays.

14 Oct 15

Government accused of failing to provide enough jobs to keep young people at home.

12 Oct 15

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