Afghanistan

Ethnic Component of Afghan ID Cards Still Controversial

Obstacles remain to a scheme aimed at boosting both security and electoral transparency.

2 Oct 15

Kabul should do more to offer current and future insurgents a future.

30 Sep 15

Voters say they need reassurance that the process will be transparent.

29 Sep 15

Officials and media lack ability to counter rumours designed to sow confusion and despair.

22 Sep 15

Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.

17 Sep 15

Debate audiences examine the pluses and minuses of engaging with insurgents.

11 Sep 15

Khost has an abysmal record on on upholding equal opportunity rules in local government.

4 Sep 15

Some want positive discrimination to start reversing male domination of public life.

26 Aug 15

Some believe pending legislation could help tackle abuses, while others say Islam provides women with protection.

24 Aug 15

They should be in school but family hardship forces them to spend their days earning money.

19 Aug 15

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