Afghanistan
Loggers Leave Afghan Mountains Bare
28 Aug 13
Getting Out the Vote in Afghan East
Youth groups in Nangarhar encourage voters to participate in next year’s election.
13 Aug 13
Afghan Local Militias Demand Support
Village defence units say they provide stability and refuse to be merged with police.
5 Aug 13
Unease at Pakistani Schools in Afghan Province
Lack of state schools in Taleban-dominated parts of Paktika mean children are forced to learn in Urdu.
25 Jul 13
Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
16 Jul 13
Afghanistan: Energy Theft a Burning Issue in Nangarhar
People have to endure punishing summer temperatures or pay high prices for electricity to cool themselves.
15 Jul 13
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Some commentators say the army needs more than Kalashnikovs to deal with an increasingly confident Taleban.
1 Jul 13
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