Rahimullah Samandar

Salary Scandal Shuts Schools

Young Aghans are eager to learn in spite of a book and schoolroom shortage – but now their unpaid teachers are leaving the profession.

Painful Legacy of US Airstrikes

Many Afghans say they had to pay a heavy price for the American bombing raids that forced the Taleban out of power.

Malaria Strikes Impoverished Villagers

Doctors are struggling to stem a malaria outbreak that’s ravaging the country’s rural poor.

Sacked Provincial Chiefs Refusing to Go

President may struggle to enforce his dismissal of allegedly corrupt regional power brokers.

Editor Jailed Over Cartoon

Prominent Kabul editor imprisoned for cartoon that appears to lampoon President Karzai

Karzai's Taxmen Net Millions

Without a murmur, Afghan provincial bosses hand some of their earnings to central government.

Islam Awarded a Greater Role in Government

Outspoken Joya in Defiant Mood

Jihadis Boycott Committee Work

Disturbance at Women's Residence