Afghanistan

Long Delays, Harsh Conditions for Afghans Awaiting Trial

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

8 Jan 15

Provincial needs ignored when budget allocations are decided by central government.

7 Jan 15

When public servants are picked for their political connections, transparency and probity go out the window.

31 Dec 14

Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.

19 Dec 14

Custom often dictates that boys get an education while girls are left "one step behind", speakers at discussion events say.

17 Dec 14

Voters urged to hold parliamentarians to higher standards in next year’s election.

12 Dec 14

Local experts say social injustice has spurred young people to join the Taleban.

9 Dec 14

Government forces outnumbered four-to-one by dozens of unaccountable militias.

8 Dec 14

Some are not convinced that time-honoured system ensures a fair outcome.

4 Dec 14

Years of conflict have taken toll on key export industry.

2 Dec 14

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