Afghan Children Targeted by Drug Gangs
Minors are seen as the ideal way to smuggle and supply narcotics.
Changes Coming for Afghan Peace Council
Steps include increasing female representation and reaching out to civil society.
Summary Justice Still Rampant in Afghan Province
De facto courts flourish in areas outside government control.
Herat Businesswomen Demand State Support
Female entrepreneurs argue they could achieve much more with extra governmental assistance.
Afghanistan: How Abusive Men Escape Justice
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
Afghan Women Limited to Education and Healthcare Roles
Female workers have little access to public sector jobs in northeast province.
Warnings of Displacement Crisis in Afghan Province
Ongoing surge of violence means that villagers are continuing to flee their homes.
Child Marriage Rife in Northern Afghanistan
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
Gender Violence Rampant in Afghan Province
Suspects exploit disorder to escape to insurgent-controlled areas to evade justice.
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