Afghanistan: How Abusive Men Escape Justice
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
14 Nov 16
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
Suspects exploit disorder to escape to insurgent-controlled areas to evade justice.
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
State agencies accused of failing to fulfil their mandate.
Corruption and mismanagement leaves army ranks woefully under-resourced.
Government agencies accused of diverting supplies meant for the six northeastern states.
Tensions are rising between Fulani pastoralists and villagers in the country’s southwest.
Women are being prevented from pursuing careers in journalism.