Taleban Claim New Missiles Downing Aircraft
Military officials say few crashes are due to enemy fire, and even then standard weapons were probably used.
7 Sep 11
Afghanistan
Female Militia Chief Keeps Peace in Helmand District
Veteran fighter has years of experience leading men into combat, besides being a mother of nine.
7 Sep 11
Tajiks to Retain Control of Afghan Frontier
No self-respecting nation can allow someone else to guard its borders, whatever ambitions Moscow might have, analysts say.
2 Sep 11
Harsh Remedies at Afghan Shrine
Beatings and spartan diet form traditional “cure” for people with psychiatric disorders.
31 Aug 11
Afghan Local Police Defect Over Pay
Paramilitaries in Kapisa region complain Afghan authorities ignore their role in fending off Taleban attacks.
31 Aug 11
Heratis Angered at Afghan Security Forces
Residents say police and soldiers drive recklessly and extort money.
30 Aug 11
Troop Pullout Bad for Afghan Economy
Experts warn country is overreliant on foreign aid money and on foreign troops who guarantee a measure of stability.
22 Aug 11
Afghan Frustration at Poor Healthcare
Provision at both state and private hospitals remains inadequate, and those who can afford it go abroad for better treatment.
19 Aug 11
Uruzgan's Farmers Starved of Irrigation Water
As officials discuss strategy, farmers say they need solutions now.
18 Aug 11
Afghan Regional Journalists Get Connected
Two new IWPR media centres provide much needed training and internet access for provincial journalists.
15 Aug 11
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