Afghans Say Pakistan Behind Cross-Border Fire
Official claims more than 800 rockets land in eastern Kunar province in recent weeks.
11 Jul 12
Pakistan
Pakistani Journalist Stood For Truth – and Died For It
Leading reporter Mukarram Khan Atif murdered by Taleban gunmen while at prayer.
18 Jan 12
Helmand Farmers Threaten Return to Opium
Switch to cotton hasn’t worked because the cash crop doesn’t sell, growers say.
13 Sep 11
Afghanistan's Unwilling Addicts
Rise in opium use among women blamed on addict husbands who prefer docile partners.
12 Sep 11
Complaints at Afghan "Model Prison"
Officials at Uruzgan’s purpose-built jail accept there is too little money for food, but say it is the same all over the country.
12 Sep 11
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
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
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
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