Presidential Backing for Afghan School Initiative
Cost-effective mud brick buildings could accommodate many more students.
Overnight Ban on Telecoms in Afghan Provinces
Insurgents order shut down to avoid being tracked by security forces.
Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
Standing Up for Change
Women’s rights are a pathway to addressing social and political challenges around the world.
Afghanistan: Action Pledged On Taleban School Takeover
Officials vow to address concerns over insurgent influence on education.
Afghanistan: Cautious Welcome for Renewed Night Raids
Recent strikes led by special ops teams deemed a success.
Historical Treasures of Afghanistan Squandered
Poor security and neglect mean that local sites risk being lost forever.
Afghanistan: Female Prisoners Jailed Far From Home
Lack of facilities in Kunar province means inmates are forced to serve their sentences elsewhere.
Afghan Women Hounded Out of the Media
Campaign of intimidation has had devastating effect in Afghan country's east.
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