Afghanistan

Afghans Call for Electoral Improvements

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

Events in July cover political challenges and unease at election delay.

12 Aug 15

Overdue polls cannot take place until changes are made to the voting system.

7 Aug 15

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