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Afghan Press Freedom More Mirage Than Reality
This has been the worst year so far for Afghan journalists, say media watchers.
2 Jan 08
What Next for Musa Qala?
International forces and the Afghan army see the recapture of a small town in Helmand as a major victory, but holding onto it could prove more problematic.
18 Dec 07
Confusion Over Musa Qala Offensive
NATO spokesmen issue apparently contradictory accounts of operation to seize town from Taleban.
12 Dec 07
Koran Translation Provokes Controversy
Demonstrators call for the death of those behind a new, unorthodox translation of the Koran.
9 Dec 07
Musa Qala: The Shape of Things to Come?
The Taleban who control this northern district are confident that they will extend their reach to the rest of Helmand over the coming winter.
6 Dec 07
Afghanistan's Creaking Court System
Most Afghans prefer the traditional, tribal system of justice to state courts, according to a new report.
6 Dec 07
Security Firms in Afghanistan: Part of the Problem?
Private security companies are contributing to the rising tide of lawlessness, according to both Afghan and international experts.
6 Dec 07
Winning Hearts and Minds
The Taleban have avoided the worst excesses of the past in a bid to win popular support.
27 Nov 07
Taleban Ghost Town
The atmosphere is subdued as many residents have left town and local business has declined.
27 Nov 07
The Taleban's Northern Front
The insurgents are building their network in the province of Badghis, in an attempt to open a gateway to Afghanistan’s north.
27 Nov 07
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