Tags: Afghanistan

Mental health in Afghanistan

A look at some of the options available for the mentally ill in Afghanistan.

Issues: Mental disability rights

Jan 28 10

Witnessed: 698 times

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101 East - Refugees on the run - 12 Nov 09 - Pt 1

Fleeing countries like Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, refugees are risking their lives on a new smugglers route through Asia in search of a better life.

Regions: Afghanistan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka

Issues: Police brutality, Refugees

Nov 12 09

Witnessed: 1163 times

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Insight with Stuart Tootal: Afghanistan

Stuart Tootal will be at the Frontline Club to discuss his new book, Danger Close, a fascinating portrayal of his command of 3 Para and the conflict in Afghanistan. ...

After eight years in Afghanistan, what has been achieved by American and British presence?The first round of elections in Afghanistan were tainted by violence and intimidation and cries of foul play f...

Regions: Afghanistan

Issues: Armed conflict

Frontline

Oct 6 09

Witnessed: 1164 times

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Children return to school in war-ravaged Swat - 16 Sep 09

In Pakistan there is a new battle under way in the Swat valley to re-open schools before the winter sets in. ...

Regions: Afghanistan, Pakistan

Issues: Armed conflict, Education, Internally displaced persons

aljazeeraenglish

Sep 17 09

Witnessed: 1001 times

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Afghan journalists mourn their colleague - 10 Sep 09

Sultan Munadi, an Afghan journalist, was killed when British special forces tried to free him and his British colleague from Taliban captivity. ...

Regions: Afghanistan

Issues: Freedom of opinion & expression, Justice

aljazeeraenglish

Sep 15 09

Witnessed: 852 times

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Malalai Joya at the Frontline Club

An opportunity to hear prominent Afghan politician Malalai Joya, who has been called the "the bravest woman in Afghanistan" speaking at the Frontline Club. ...

Regions: Afghanistan

Issues: Armed conflict, Humanitarian, Women's rights

Frontline

Aug 31 09

Witnessed: 1048 times

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Afghanistan's presidential election

Panel: Bronwen Maddox, chief foreign commentator, The Times who has written her briefing column since the start of the Afghan invasion in November 2001. ...