Police Recruit More Women to Bolster Searches
Female officers at checkpoints will stop male insurgents dressed in burqas.
4 Mar 10
Afghanistan
Charikar Angered by Security Force Presence
US and Afghan troops agree to leave town at the request of Kabul officials.
2 Mar 10
New Civilian Death Claims in Helmand Sweep
IWPR told four more locals killed as coalition fights Taleban in Operation Moshtarak.
26 Feb 10
Afghanistan: March/August 2008
25 Feb 10
Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
22 Feb 10
Pakistani Taleban Bruised But Unbowed
American and Pakistani actions against the insurgents appear to have had limited impact.
22 Feb 10
Iran Again Accused of Trying to Halt Afghan Dam
Police official says he has credible evidence that Taleban chief opposed to Salma Dam is funded by Iranians.
19 Feb 10
Teacher Shortage Hits Hard in Maidan Wardak
Students complain lack of decent teachers, textbooks and discipline is damaging their education.
19 Feb 10
Afghans Deserve Peace and Security
Human rights organisations urge President Hamed Karzai to meet public demand for faster disarmament of militias.
15 Feb 10
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