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Boys Sold for Sex in Afghan Province
Activists warn of flourishing trade in male prostitution and “bacha bazi” or boy play.
2 Mar 17
Afghan Mosques Turn Up the Volume
Residents of northern city say noise pollution is making their lives a misery.
4 Jan 17
Child Marriage Rife in Northern Afghanistan
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
7 Nov 16
Female Cabbies Drive Change in Afghan City
Women take the wheel in Mazar e-Sharif despite conservative social attitudes.
10 Apr 14
Cross-Border Trade Depressed in Afghan North
Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.
13 Mar 13
Afghan University Poll Angers Officials
Balkh governor demands legal action after NGO survey reveals criticism of teaching standards.
22 Jun 12
Teenage Pipedreams in Mazar-e Sharif
Either harmless pastime or slippery slope to drug abuse, water-pipes have taken off among young men.
12 Jul 11
Kidnapping on Rise in Afghan North
Businessmen increasingly targeted in crime wave that experts warn will harm economic prospects.
26 Nov 10
State Schools Failing Balkh Kids
Students and teachers say only those who can afford expensive private schools have chance of decent education.
8 Oct 10
Taleban Justice “Fairer” Than State Courts
In northern Afghanistan, some say judiciary is so corrupt they prefer to ask Taleban courts to adjudicate in disputes.
18 Aug 10
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