Afghanistan

Getting Out the Vote in Afghan East

Youth groups in Nangarhar encourage voters to participate in next year’s election.

Afghan Local Militias Demand Support

Village defence units say they provide stability and refuse to be merged with police.

Pakistani Officials "Forcing IDs on Afghans"

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.

Alarm at "Honour Killings" in Eastern Afghan Province

Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay

Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.

Afghanistan: Energy Theft a Burning Issue in Nangarhar

People have to endure punishing summer temperatures or pay high prices for electricity to cool themselves.

Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces

Some commentators say the army needs more than Kalashnikovs to deal with an increasingly confident Taleban.

Girls' Education Cut Short in Southeast Afghan Province

Afghan Journalist Training Reform One Step Closer

Expert debate hears calls to build a broader education into courses for would-be reporters.