Afghanistan
Media Blackout in Afghanistan
A media blackout in Afghanistan was enforced by officials this week in the lead-up to yesterday’s elections. The rationale was......
Will elections be free and fair in Afghanistan?
In five days time Afghanis will take part in the second ever election to be held in their country since......
Australians question war again after soldier’s death
The death of 22-year-old Australian Private Benjamin Ranaudo has raised the legitimacy of Australia’s participation in Afghanistan yet again. As......
Experts challenge government line on Afghanistan and Indonesia
Indonesia experts today questioned the government’s attempt to link the death of another Australian soldier in Afghanistan, to last Friday’s......
‘Raising My Voice’ – Afghani MP and women’s rights activist Malalai Joya tells her story
Malalai Joya has a dangerous job – she’s a female member of parliament and women’s rights activist in fundamentalist Afghanistan.......
Skateistan
An Australian skateboarding school initiative in Afghanistan has attracted huge support from the scene in Australia. A painting is being......
Women fight for rights in Afghanistan
The Revolutionary Association for the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA) is a group dedicated to help women suffering harsh gender inequality......
President Karzai calls for halt of US air strikes
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called on the US to stop using aerial bombing to target militants. His comments came......
American soldiers accused of trying to convert Muslims in Afghanistan
American soldiers in Afghanistan have been accused of trying to convert the local population to Christianity. A former documentary maker-......
More Aussie Troops to Afghanistan
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced today plans to send an extra 450 troops to Afghanistan....