Afghan Policewomen Complain of Unfair Treatment
Despite attempts to boost recruitment, female officers say they are barred from advancement.
Divisive Books in Herat
Religious literature coming in from Iran criticised as offensive to Afghanistan’s Sunni Muslims.
Afghan Rug Trade's Revival Unravels
Unfair taxation of exports and imports only one of many obstacles facing traditional handicraft.
Unfinished Business in Afghanistan
Killing of top negotiator could be sign of worse conflict to come once international troops leave.
Afghanistan's Troublesome Parliament
Legislators boycott proceedings over partial revision of election results.
Afghan Scepticism Over Bonn Conference
Critics say planning for the future will be meaningless without security on the ground.
Helmand Farmers Threaten Return to Opium
Switch to cotton hasn’t worked because the cash crop doesn’t sell, growers say.
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