Unease at Pakistani Schools in Afghan Province
Lack of state schools in Taleban-dominated parts of Paktika mean children are forced to learn in Urdu.
Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
Afghanistan: Energy Theft a Burning Issue in Nangarhar
People have to endure punishing summer temperatures or pay high prices for electricity to cool themselves.
New Citizen Action Network for Philippines
Crowd-mapping to monitor local government accountability.
Tough Job Ahead for Under-Resourced Afghan Forces
Some commentators say the army needs more than Kalashnikovs to deal with an increasingly confident Taleban.
Afghan Journalist Training Reform One Step Closer
Expert debate hears calls to build a broader education into courses for would-be reporters.
Emergency Aid for Afghan Bomb Victims "Stolen"
Investigation indicates that large consignment of medical supplies was diverted and sold off illegally.
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