Hafizullah Gardesh
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Senior Local Editor, Afghanistan
Stories by the Author
Kabulis Get Mobile
With the communications system in tatters mobile telephones are taking off in the capital.
16 Nov 05
Sacked Soldiers Vow to Fight On
Soldiers dismissed as part of a reform of the armed forces in dispute with defence ministry over back pay.
16 Nov 05
Concern Over Tajik 'Control' of New Army
There are growing fears that the Tajik-dominated Northern Alliance is aiming to monopolise the country's fledgling national army.
28 Apr 05
Anger Over Journalists' Union
Political interference appears to have scuppered attempts to form a non-partisan organisation for Afghan journalists.
3 Mar 05
Ismail Khan's Dismissal Sparks Violence in Herat
Powerful warlord accepts his removal, but rioters target the offices of the UN and other international agencies.
3 Mar 05
Elections Close Not With a Bang, But a Whimper
As fears of Taleban attacks fade, election day is marred by arguments over disappearing ink.
3 Mar 05
Next Up: Parliamentary Elections
Despite the success of the recent presidential vote, some observers wonder whether the country is ready for the general election scheduled for the spring.
2 Mar 05
Old Faces for Karzai's New Cabinet?
Some observers worry that the newly-elected president will include former regional commanders in his new government.
2 Mar 05
ISAF Apologises for Strafing TV Man
Veteran Kabul TV worker narrowly escapes death in ISAF shooting incident.
21 Feb 05
Jirga Foils Maverick Presidential Candidate
University lecturer exploited assembly mix-up to try to run for president.
21 Feb 05
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