Arash Kabuli

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Afghanistan: Nov/Dec '11 Part I

IWPR report highlighted the dangers of madrassas preaching radical Islamic ideas

21 Dec 11

Afghans Turn Away from Extremist Madrassas

Local schools open so that boys won’t be vulnerable to radical recruitment in Pakistan.

21 Dec 11

These children are getting their education at a school in Kapisa province. Children who go to Pakistan to attend religious schools are more vulnerable to recruitment by insurgent groups. (Photo: Isafmedia/US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald)

These children are getting their education at a school in Kapisa province. Children who go to Pakistan to attend religious schools are more vulnerable to recruitment by insurgent groups. (Photo: Isafmedia/US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mark O’Donald)

Afghans Recall Sons From Extremist Madrassas

Reports of young suicide bombers prompt parents to rethink wisdom of sending children to study at Islamic schools in Pakistan.

27 Jul 11

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