Anger Over Payment Delays to Families of Fallen Afghans
Access to benefits is a key incentive to undertake perilous military service.
8 Mar 18
Police
Afghan Local Police Demand More Resources
Paramilitary groups say they need heavy weaponry to defeat insurgents.
27 Nov 17
Afghanistan: Insurgents Prey on Teenage Boys
The Taleban and other groups find it easy to exploit vulnerable minors
31 Jul 17
Nigeria: Police Officers Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
15 Sep 16
Nigeria: Prisoners Forced to Buy Their Freedom
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
12 Sep 16
Afghan Policewomen Proud to Serve
Numbers of female officers have grown, despite social prejudice.
19 Aug 16
Afghan Police: More Female Officers Needed
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.
9 Jun 16
Afghan Police Accused of Highway Abuses
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
13 Nov 15
Questions Surround Kyrgyz Prison Break
Under mysterious circumstances, convicts make easy escape, but most end up dead.
2 Nov 15
Street Protest After Death in Azerbaijan Police Custody
Outburst of popular anger follows death of suspect shortly after he was taken in at a police station.
27 Aug 15
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