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Published in: North Africa, West Asia: FeatureBeaten, begging and in hiding: Life for the Afghans the UK left behind
In August, thousands of people who worked for the UK in Afghanistan were left to the Taliban’s mercy. openDemocracy...
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Published in: openSecurityKabul: the humanitarian city
Initially mandated to protect and assist, the humanitarian project in Kabul has significantly reshaped the city over...
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Published in: openSecurityThe poster boys of Kabul
Each year, for one week in September, Kabulis celebrate Martyrs Week. The image war which ensues on the streets,...
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Published in: 50.50Young Afghans in the UK: deportations in the dead of night to a war-zone
Each year around 400 children forced by war to leave their families and homes in Afghanistan seek sanctuary in the...
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Published in: openSecuritySlow and steady in Kabul
Years of violent conflict and a history of controversial planning in Kabul have stifled urban development in the city.
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Published in: openSecurityDay long siege of the United States Embassy and Nato command in central Kabul brought to an end
Afghan forces, aided by ISAF have managed to end the attack on the US embassy, Nato headquarters and police...
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Published in: openSecurityTwenty-first century mercenaries - Afghanistan's answer?
Contracted officers could be the future of international support for the Kabul government, argues Ray Kane.
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Published in: openSecurityWhy can't you buy the Taliban?
The longer the war continues in Afghanistan, the more likely it is that disparate Taliban groups will unite and join...
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Published in: openSecurityTaliban terrorize Kabul in series of attacks
Afghan forces battle Taliban militants in streets of Kabul. China stonewalls possible sanctions against Iran. Deadly...
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Published in: openSecurityLeaked intelligence says Iran developing nuclear weapon
Secret document shows Iran working on key nuclear bomb component. Car bomb kills eight near Kabul hotel. Japan...
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Published in: openSecurityCoordinated bombings ravage heart of Baghdad
Multiple explosions kill over 100 people in Baghdad. Gates to put pressure on Karzai in Kabul. US envoy commences...
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Published in: openSecurityObama outlines eighteen-month, 30000 troop surge in Afghanistan
Obama announces 30,000 troop build-up in Afghanistan. Sri Lanka must help refugees leaving camps, say UN and rights...