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Afghan Interior Ministry Takes on Armed Factions
The interior ministry takes a bold step to curb the power of warring paramilitary groups, but the government may still be too weak to dismantle their political support.
15 Feb 10
Playing With Fire in Afghanistan's North
Recent protests in Jowzjan may signal attempts to chip away at central government.
15 Feb 10
Afghanistan Tries to Hide Troubled Past
War crimes evidence disappearing in northern Afghanistan as perpetrators reportedly try and clear the bones from mass graves.
15 Feb 10
Fraud Claims Question Poll Credibility
Election commission received over 400 complaints so far, with more than 40 possibly major enough to affect outcome.
26 Aug 09
Post-Election Unrest Concerns
With vote only days away, many government officials worried about disputes over outcome turning violent.
19 Aug 09
Taleban Pose Ballot Threat
Growing concerns that precarious security situation could scupper upcoming leadership poll.
11 Aug 09
Afghans Suspect US of Rocking Karzai's Election Boat
Some local analysts believe Washington may have taken an indirect swipe at president’s re-election campaign.
5 Aug 09
Tribe Card Key
31 Jul 09
Candidates Controversy as Presidential Race Kicks Off
Independent electoral commission says few of those competing for the post are eligible to do so.
31 Jul 09
Karzai Pre-Poll Media Saturation Criticised
A month before elections, a media monitoring unit alleges that the incumbent is unfairly dominating the airwaves.
31 Jul 09
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