Afghan Village Militias Accused of Abuses
Local defence units said to be turning on villagers rather than providing security.
3 Dec 10
Afghanistan
Hunger Strike Over Afghan Jail Conditions
Inmates of prison in northern province complain of inhumane levels of overcrowding.
2 Dec 10
Kidnapping on Rise in Afghan North
Businessmen increasingly targeted in crime wave that experts warn will harm economic prospects.
26 Nov 10
Afghan Runaways Flee Forced Marriages
Women often jailed for trying to escape coercive arranged matches.
26 Nov 10
Birdlife Disappears From Afghan Landscape
Farmers concerned that poaching of predator species allows pests to get out of control.
20 Nov 10
Kabul's Stray Dogs Create Havoc
Municipality struggles to control packs of feral dogs plaguing residents and risking public health
18 Nov 10
Marjah Civilians Take Up Arms Against Taleban
Villagers say they have pushed out the insurgents, enabling them to get medical care and send their children to school.
16 Nov 10
Kapisa Road Gets Taleban Blessing
Whether as forced concession or new sign of flexibility, insurgents now decide which development projects can go ahead.
9 Nov 10
Alarm at Wave of Attacks in Herat
Last three months have seen a rise in insurgent activity across formerly peaceful region.
9 Nov 10
Rising Security Threat in Afghan North
Taleban making rapid advance in northern areas, finding fresh recruits among men seeking wages or revenge against local power-brokers.
2 Nov 10
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