President Karzai signs new election law bill aimed at decreasing centralization of decision making as Afghanistan’s new election law finds controversy
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Afghanistan Makes Sweeping Election Law Changes
As violence rages across Afghanistan, preparations for crucial presidential elections take shape amid sweeping election law changes
Teaching Girls Empowerment in Afghanistan
Rare school works on behalf of young girls empowerment in Afghanistan many of whom are often threatened by violence amid poor country’s long running war
Afghanistan Peace Talks With Taliban Set to Begin
Nation’s future at steak as US to first direct Afghanistan peace talks with Taliban insurgents
Afghanistan Begins New Voter Registration Push
Next years elections in Afghanistan begins a test of progress in American nation building
Pakistan Hazara Community Embrace Vote
Pakistan Hazara community is a minority facing brutal violence yet still battling democracy
Abdullah Could Contest Afghan Presidential Election
Activist Abdullah Abdullah would face massive challenges governing nation but he seeks to contest Afghan Presidential Election against Karzai rep
Elections Already Bringing New Pakistan Militant Violence
Government makes limited war against Taliban to ease pressure of new Pakistan militant violence
NATO Cautions Afghan Government Ahead of Elections
Worries of Afghan government ahead of elections that will be crucial for hope of peace are serious
Ten Thousand Balloons for Afghan Peace?
Artist to release 10,000 balloons for Afghan peace in capital Kabul amid ongoing fighting. Kabul and Afghan government keep fragile security amidst violence.