Afghanistan

Candidates Fined for Poster Violations

16 Sep 10

Efforts to Combat Fake Voter IDs

16 Sep 10

A US Navy medic assists Afghan civilians injured by an improvised explosive device that hit the bus they were traveling on in Delaram, southwest Afghanistan. The Taleban are now trying to downplay their own role in civilian casualties and shift the blame to the Afghan government and its western allies. (Photo: Corporal Matthew Troyer/US. Marine Corps)

Taleban Challenge UN on Casualty Figures

Insurgents reject report blaming them for three-quarters of civilian victims, and demand new investigation.

15 Sep 10

An Afghan votes in the 2009 presidential election. (Photo: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein)

Wave of Attacks on Herat Candidates

Parliamentary candidates and police trade accusations over security failings ahead of election.

15 Sep 10

Uphill Struggle for Female Candidates in Herat

Aspiring parliamentarians forced to struggle against widespread resistance to women in politics.

10 Sep 10

Mystery School Poisonings in Afghanistan

As attacks continue, some families say they have no choice but to take their daughters out of school.

10 Sep 10

Many men in Kapisa will have an easier time trying to get married following a Taleban order limiting the amount they have to pay the bride’s family. (Photo: US Army/John Gay)

Taleban Try Hearts-and-Minds Tactics

Ban on excessive marriage costs proves popular among young men in impoverished district.

8 Sep 10

Afghan civilians and members of the Afghan National Army unload ballot materials from an Mi-17 helicopter in Jaghuri, in preparation for the September 18 election. (Photo: ISAF/U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Swafford/released)

Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '10

Ground-breaking election coverage sent out to Afghans across the country during crucial election period.

8 Sep 10

A vehicle owned by an Afghan security company after it was stopped by US forces, who had received reports of shots being fired at civilian homes in Wardak province this February. (Photo: US Army/Sgt Russell Gilchrest)

Fears Over Afghan Security Firm Ban

Karzai’s decree to close down private security sector pleases Afghans, despite concerns that army and police are not ready to take over.

3 Sep 10

Civilians in Wardak province report that the Taleban are more in evidence than local government officials. (Photo: US Army)

Taleban Noose Around Wardak Tightens

Insurgents reportedly in control outside urban centres.

26 Aug 10

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