Afghanistan

Afghans Demand Elected Mayors

Municipal election rules have never been implemented.

31 Mar 15

Some local retailers resent incomers.

25 Mar 15

Decades of warfare and market instability have done ruinous harm.

19 Mar 15

Speakers at IWPR debates ask for more sensitive reporting of stories involving violence.

18 Mar 15

A cleric says women’s shelters reflect Islamic values, but some men resent them.

11 Mar 15

Officials’ reluctance to share data has led to widespread distrust.

10 Mar 15

New president says things can only get better.

8 Mar 15

Biometric documents meant to reduce fraud in upcoming parliamentary polls.

4 Mar 15

Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.

26 Feb 15

High levels of psychological distress widespread.

18 Feb 15

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