Afghans Angry at Election Delay
According to the constitution, polls should have been held weeks ago.
Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour
Poverty and conservative traditions keep many youngsters out of school.
Afghans Turn to Taleban Justice
People lose faith in inefficient and dishonest state judicial system.
Afghans Impatient With Temporary Officials
Only a handful of governors have been formally appointed, and local government is in chaos.
Afghanistan: Farkhunda's Death Prompts Self-Reflection
At debates in southern regions, speakers acknowledge that irrational emotion often blanks out common sense in public narratives, with sometimes fatal consequences.
Afghanistan: More Women in Local Government, Please
Efforts to achieve equality at provincial level still falling far short.
Afghans Feel Let Down by Politics
Complaints that political parties are vehicles for personal advancement rather than public good.
Upholding the Right to Protest in Afghanistan
Police say they are improving their response to demonstrations.
Demands for Local Government Transparency in Afghanistan
Spokespersons accused of failing to do their jobs.
Latest
Global Voices: Asia
Editor's Picks
Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.