Afghanistan

Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace

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

With few jobs available, joining the Taleban may look like the easy option.

10 Feb 15

While supporters note foreign policy achievements, critics want to see faster change at home.

5 Feb 15

Call centre aims to give public a direct role in policing, although not everyone agrees it works all the time.

23 Jan 15

More than three decades of war continue to hamper the school system.

23 Jan 15

Interviews reflect sense of disappointment that new president hasn’t lived up to expectations.

15 Jan 15

Lack of awareness of what NGOs do means they need to work harder to get their message across.

12 Jan 15

Calls for institutional reforms to boost public trust in officialdom.

9 Jan 15

Authorities in Laghman and Paktika provinces urged to do more to ensure basic standards are met in prison system.

8 Jan 15

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