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Afghans Alarmed by New Telecoms Tax

Fears that a valuable revenue source could be siphoned off all too easily.

Afghans Praise Electoral Reform Plan

Popular support for a changes intended to make the system more democratic.

Single and Broke? Afghan Tribes Have a Solution

In Khost province, one community agrees to limit the price of getting married.

Afghanistan: "Honour" Rules Deny Care to Mothers and Babies

Most women in Parwan province are denied medical care during pregnancy and delivery.

Afghan women attend an IWPR debate in Kandahar, September 30, 2015. (Photo: IWPR)

Afghan Women Denied Justice in Kandahar

Lack of support for those who try to make formal complaints of gender-based violence.

Midwife Centre Breaks New Ground in Afghan Province

Officials hope pioneering scheme will help reduce high maternal mortality rate.

For Tajikistan, Kunduz Battles Too Close for Comfort

How worried should Central Asian leaders be about the rising strength of insurgents in Afghanistan's north?

Afghans Discuss Stumbling Peace Process

Everyone agrees stop-start negotiations are in trouble, though views differ on the cause of delays.

Young Afghans Seek Better Lives Abroad

Government accused of failing to provide enough jobs to keep young people at home.

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