Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour
Poverty and conservative traditions keep many youngsters out of school.
3 Jun 15
Afghanistan
Afghans Turn to Taleban Justice
People lose faith in inefficient and dishonest state judicial system.
1 Jun 15
Afghans Impatient With Temporary Officials
Only a handful of governors have been formally appointed, and local government is in chaos.
15 May 15
Afghanistan: Farkhunda's Death Prompts Self-Reflection
At debates in southern regions, speakers acknowledge that irrational emotion often blanks out common sense in public narratives, with sometimes fatal consequences.
1 May 15
Afghanistan: More Women in Local Government, Please
Efforts to achieve equality at provincial level still falling far short.
21 Apr 15
Afghans Feel Let Down by Politics
Complaints that political parties are vehicles for personal advancement rather than public good.
21 Apr 15
Upholding the Right to Protest in Afghanistan
Police say they are improving their response to demonstrations.
13 Apr 15
Demands for Local Government Transparency in Afghanistan
Spokespersons accused of failing to do their jobs.
31 Mar 15
Afghan Traders' Growing Presence in Southeast Tajikistan
Some local retailers resent incomers.
25 Mar 15
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