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KABUL - The past dozen years have seen various watershed moments in terms of women’s empowerment in Afghanistan. In the wake of the collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001, and despite ongoing challenges, they have played key…

KABUL - In this historically significant year for Afghanistan, two important political processes are underway that will determine the success of the country’s future stability: preparations for the 2014 elections and the…

KABUL - In this historically significant year for Afghanistan, two important political processes are underway that will determine the success of the country’s future stability: preparations for the 2014 elections and the…

PAKTYA - A large cache of illicit drugs and alcohol was destroyed in Paktya province on Wednesday, officials said. About 4,002 kilograms of hashish, 1,940 litres of spirit and 2,310 litres of acid seized from different parts…

BAMYAN - Female journalists in the Afghan province of Bamyan held on Monday their first annual meeting since the formation of their professional association – a group supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

KANDAHAR - A three-day anti polio campaign concluded today in Kandahar and Helmand provinces of Afghanistan’s southern region. The Public Health Department of Kandahar also launched the campaign in Ghorak district, a remote…

BALKH - A community police unit was established within the Interior Ministry’s structure in the northern region with support from the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) last week. Officials said that it…

BALKH - A journalist association in Afghanistan’s north expressed last week its concerns about “violence committed against journalists” by government officials. Northern region’s reporter rights defense committee chairman…

KABUL - To mark the International Women’s Day and to raise awareness on women’s rights, Afghanistan’s ancient city of Herat will host the country’s first International Women’s Film Festival from 7 to 9 March. The festival…

KABUL - The World Bank (WB) approved last week a US$ 100 million grant to boost basic health and essential hospital services in 22 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. The WB-supported programmes to improve health services are…

KANDAHAR - A poppy eradication campaign will start in Kandahar very soon, said Governor Dr. Toryali Wesa on Saturday. “We will start the poppy eradication from powerful landlords and will extend it to others afterwards,” Dr…

A new animation produced by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will highlight the traumatic experiences of young girls forcefully entered into child marriage. ‘Teacher Malalai’s Adventures: Zarmina’s Early Marriage’ will…