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Wakil Mangal: Mangal Looks to Tribes for Support
The former author and magazine editor emphasises a strong central government and implementation of the constitution in his campaign.
1 Sep 06
Dr Abdul Satar Sirat: Royalist Promotes Unity
Dr Abdul Satar Sirat, a former adviser to King Zahir Shar and an Islamic scholar, is campaigning as a symbol of national unity.
1 Sep 06
Media Law Faces Possible Parliamentary Challenge
The president has signed off on Afghanistan’s third media law in four years - but will parliament seek to overturn provisions seen as too liberal?
18 May 06
Parliament Makes Little Headway
The newly-elected body is at loggerheads with President Karzai over how the government is appointed.
18 May 06
Conspiracy of Silence Over HIV/AIDS
Health officials fear HIV may be spreading rapidly, but ignorance and denial cloud the issue.
18 May 06
Ministers Under Attack in Afghan Parliament
President Karzai’s cabinet nominees defend their records in a mudslinging battle that some say is the work of once-powerful political forces who feel excluded from government.
25 Apr 06
Un-Islamic TV Channel "in Trouble"
Government cracks down on a private television station it claims is violating traditional values.
4 Feb 06
Tax Changes Spark Controversy
The government seeks to increase its revenues by revising the tax code, including a new income tax.
18 Nov 05
Spreading the Internet
New government programme plans to bring internet services to the masses.
18 Nov 05
How Clean is the Election Slate?
Some believe election officials have turned a blind eye to laws intended to stop gunmen standing for parliament.
18 Nov 05
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