Afghanistan: Opium Production Soars in Kandahar
Poppy fields flourish despite claims by security forces that eradication efforts are proving effective.
27 Nov 14
Afghanistan
Afghans See Corruption as Enduring Legacy
Graft endemic in both local and national government institutions.
27 Nov 14
Afghanistan: Vaccination Boost for Kandahar
New initiative aims to reduce mortality rates in remote parts of the province.
25 Nov 14
Rockets Hit Afghan Border Province
Tensions build in eastern region as Kabul blames Islamabad for attacks.
22 Nov 14
Afghan Local Officials Taken to Task
Provincial administrators and NGOs accuse one another of a lack of coordination.
19 Nov 14
Security Pact Boosts Hopes in East Afghanistan
People feel more confident about future stability although immunity clause for American soldiers still rankles.
19 Nov 14
Afghans Slam Unaccountable Local Officials
“We elected you as our representatives… but unfortunately none of you addressed our problems,” says one disappointed voter.
11 Nov 14
Transparency Merely "Symbolic" in Afghan Politics
Action on good governance badly needed to restore confidence and strengthen the state.
7 Nov 14
Pakistani Refugees Seek School Places in Afghanistan
Influx from North Waziristan puts strain on already overburdened system.
5 Nov 14
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