Afghans Slam Government Corruption
Calls for institutional reforms to boost public trust in officialdom.
Long Delays, Harsh Conditions for Afghans Awaiting Trial
Authorities in Laghman and Paktika provinces urged to do more to ensure basic standards are met in prison system.
Afghans Call for More Effective Local Spending
Provincial needs ignored when budget allocations are decided by central government.
Corruption Claimed in Afghan Civil Service Appointments
When public servants are picked for their political connections, transparency and probity go out the window.
Education Link to Afghan Insurgency
Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.
Afghans Debate Sexual Equality and Schooling
Custom often dictates that boys get an education while girls are left "one step behind", speakers at discussion events say.
Afghans Demand More of Their Politicians
Voters urged to hold parliamentarians to higher standards in next year’s election.
Afghans Believe Rule of Law Vital to Security
Local experts say social injustice has spurred young people to join the Taleban.
Afghanistan: Lords of Ghor
Government forces outnumbered four-to-one by dozens of unaccountable militias.
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