Kandahar's Sole Female Prosecutor
Women face uphill battle to access justice.
Taleban Impose Changes on Afghan Curriculum
Courses on Islamic subjects replace lessons on culture and counter-terrorism.
Concerns Over New Afghan-US Airstrikes
Tactic signals fresh effort to eliminate insurgents’ income from narcotics.
Work of Afghan Human Rights Body Questioned
Locals claim that few Afghan have even heard of the flagship organisation.
Afghan Entrepreneurs Bemoan Lack of State Support
Plans for a dedicated business park in south of country have failed to materialise.
Afghan Prison Deemed Death Trap
Prisoners endangered as building work stalls on new premises.
Afghanistan: Crossing the Border to Call Home
Telecommunication provision so poor that locals need to use the services of neighbouring Tajikistan.
Afghan Drivers Forced to Take Bribery Route
It’s proving hard to get a license without paying a heft backhander.
Afghan Child Labourers Exposed to Abuse
Investigation suggests that large numbers of children are being sexually assaulted.
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