Afghans Complain of Police Harassment
Kapisa residents say they wish police officers behaved as well as their military counterparts.
28 Jan 11
Afghanistan
Herat Media Freedom Alarm
Reporters claim that officials are no longer willing to cooperate with their requests for information.
27 Jan 11
Afghanistan: Oct/Nov '10 Part II
New medical facilities and accommodation provided at Balkh prison after report on prisoner hunger strike.
26 Jan 11
Report Leads to Afghan Jail Improvements
New medical facilities and accommodation provided at Balkh prison after report on prisoner hunger strike.
26 Jan 11
Rough Justice for Herat Women
Shortage of female lawyers appears to deter women from going to court.
20 Jan 11
Rubbish Solutions for Kabul
Officials and residents blame each other for overcrowded city’s waste problems.
20 Jan 11
Afghans Struggle to Earn Living
Despite some job creation schemes, government accused of laissez-faire economic policies that boost unemployment.
18 Jan 11
Iranian Drug Users “Dumped” in Afghanistan
Police and addicts report deportations of Iranian nationals, who are then prevented from returning.
7 Jan 11
Afghans Unconvinced by Karzai Presidency
Straw poll suggests most Kabulis disappointed by Hamid Karzai after nearly a decade of his rule.
7 Jan 11
Young Afghans Leaving in Droves
Best and brightest emigrate from Herat province to escape worsening prospects.
7 Jan 11
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