Female Militia Chief Keeps Peace in Helmand District
Veteran fighter has years of experience leading men into combat, besides being a mother of nine.
Tajiks to Retain Control of Afghan Frontier
No self-respecting nation can allow someone else to guard its borders, whatever ambitions Moscow might have, analysts say.
Harsh Remedies at Afghan Shrine
Beatings and spartan diet form traditional “cure” for people with psychiatric disorders.
Afghan Local Police Defect Over Pay
Paramilitaries in Kapisa region complain Afghan authorities ignore their role in fending off Taleban attacks.
Heratis Angered at Afghan Security Forces
Residents say police and soldiers drive recklessly and extort money.
Troop Pullout Bad for Afghan Economy
Experts warn country is overreliant on foreign aid money and on foreign troops who guarantee a measure of stability.
Afghan Frustration at Poor Healthcare
Provision at both state and private hospitals remains inadequate, and those who can afford it go abroad for better treatment.
Uruzgan's Farmers Starved of Irrigation Water
As officials discuss strategy, farmers say they need solutions now.
Afghan Regional Journalists Get Connected
Two new IWPR media centres provide much needed training and internet access for provincial journalists.
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