"Rogue Police" Complaints in Afghan North
Local forces raised without Kabul’s consent accused of abusing rather than protecting population.
9 Mar 11
Local forces raised without Kabul’s consent accused of abusing rather than protecting population.
Residents of poorer parts of Mazar-e Sharif say they miss out on urban improvement projects.
Despite social strictures, more and more women are opening shops and businesses in western province.
Ministries failing to use up their budgets despite pressing need for more reconstruction work.
Afghan regional centre gives reporters practical help as well as a forum to meet and exchange ideas.
Afghan regional centre gives reporters practical help as well as a forum to meet and exchange ideas.
Budget transparency is said to have improved, but corruption remains a big headache.