Afghan Media Demand Better Access
Journalists complain that officials continually obstruct their work.
Afghans Demand Better Oversight of Tax Revenues
Taxpayers say they'd be happier contributing if they were sure the money wasn’t being purloined.
Address Poverty to Curb Insurgency – Afghan Debate
Government needs to confront factors that lead young people into violence.
Distinguishing Friend From Foe in Afghanistan
Calls for more clarity on who might qualify as a negotiating partner in peace talks.
Summary Courts Deal Out Brutal Justice in Afghanistan's Ghor Province
Inhumane punishments are common in areas outside government control.
Uzbekistan's Evolving Response to Afghan, Islamic State Risks
Tashkent likely to be more amenable to regional security cooperation, but may still shun formal defence pact.
Afghan Police Accused of Highway Abuses
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
Afghan Schoolkids Need to Learn Peace is Possible
Events in three provinces hear about the role teachers can play in creating a better society.
Afghan Officers Sound Alarm on Military Casualties
Facing an agile insurgent force, security forces have struggled since NATO troop exit.
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