The leader of a Pakistani ethnic Pashtun rights group vowed his movement would continue its protest rallies
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Results of elections in Afghanistan are questionable. Hampered by intimidation by militia and insurgent groups, corruption and partisanship within the electoral administration, the prospects for fair elections hinge on the prospects for peace. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
The Afghanistan 2018 Election Date is Set. Now the Hard Part
Officials in Afghanistan have set a preliminary date for much anticipated parliamentary and local elections after numerous delays. The date of voting is now set for October 20, 2018 and could be a big step forward.
Afghan mother cradling baby during university exam goes viral
Farmer Jahantab Ahmadi sits on the ground, her baby resting in her lap, as she focuses on university entrance exam
What more women in government would mean for Afghanistan
War is a reality of life in Afghanistan, but it’s not all-consuming, say a delegation of Afghan women leaders
Pashtuns End Islamabad Protest Over State Neglect
Pashtun women, considered conservative by some, joined in the Islamabad protest in large numbers
VIDEO: Expert Panel Takes on the Task of Reimagining Pakistan
Brown University hosted Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States, for a discussion about Pakistani history
What Netflix’s New Film War Machine Says About US Policy
War Machine is not a great film, but it does convey some important truths to U.S. audiences
Ben Kingsley on Why the World Needs Political Satire
Actor Kingsley says satire is a fitting mode to explore politics and more needed than ever
Women Candidates Gain in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan Voting
In remote Iranian Province Sistan-Baluchistan, women politicians make gains at ballot box
The Deadly Art of Afghan Journalism is Getting Harder
United Nations joins chorus of outrage at deteriorating climate of violence in Afghan journalism