Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi

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Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.

3 Mar 05

A new government department is set to tackle the opium trade – but will it prevail?

3 Mar 05

Observers and political agents keep a close watch as ballot papers brought in by donkey are sorted ahead of the final count.

3 Mar 05

Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.

2 Mar 05

Journalist in northern Afghanistan accuses followers of General Dostum of abducting and assaulting him for alleged theft of incriminating video.

2 Mar 05

A major gas leak prompts Balkh province residents to take action - but can they prevail over local militia leaders?

2 Mar 05

Accidental deaths from firearms are common, but Afghans are reluctant to give up their prized guns.

2 Mar 05

An experimental programme seeks to raise money for the country’s hard-pressed hospitals.

2 Mar 05

Now that many commanders have been at least partially disarmed, their former victims are demonstrating their new-found power.

2 Mar 05

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