Afghanistan
Afghan government criticises Tuesday's Moscow meeting, saying opposition politicians attending 'in order to gain power'.
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by Qais Azimy - Al Jazeera Staff
Opinion16 Oct 2016 09:29 GMT
Ashraf Ghani's deal with a hardline party is a positive step, but Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has a lot to deliver.
by Aimal Faizi
Opinion06 Sep 2016 10:47 GMT
Deepening political crisis could prove to be fertile ground for separatist sentiments to grow in Afghanistan.
by Davood Moradian
Opinion14 Aug 2016 08:30 GMT
Only legitimate, effective and sustainable politics can untangle the country from its multitude of challenges.
Opinion11 Jul 2016 12:28 GMT
Instead of prolonging the war in Afghanistan, US and NATO must tackle the root of the problem - in Pakistan.
Opinion06 Feb 2016 09:01 GMT
The US-led international community's stability-first approach has neglected establishment of the rule of law.
by Helena Malikyar
War & Conflict29 Sep 2015 09:22 GMT
Taliban gains underscore President Ghani's tumultuous year in office, but the economy is also weighing the country down.
UpFront12 Sep 2015 16:19 GMT
The former Afghan president says he was extremely unhappy with aspects of US military behaviour in the country.
UpFront12 Sep 2015 11:55 GMT
The former leader discusses the rise of ISIL in his country and calls al-Qaeda's presence in Afghanistan a "myth".
Opinion01 Aug 2015 11:20 GMT
Knowing Omar was dead for two years, Pakistan must now answer some questions.
Opinion24 Jun 2015 06:48 GMT
We will not win the war against religious radicalism and extremism through military means alone.
by Haroun Mir - Habib Wardak
Opinion23 Mar 2015 06:57 GMT
Ashraf Ghani's first priority must be to look after Afghan interests - not placate US interests.
Opinion01 Jan 2015 11:43 GMT
The Afghan government has little time to prepare itself for the upcoming fighting season.
by Haroun Mir
Opinion17 Nov 2014 13:32 GMT
Targeting Afghan women politicians is a relatively new phenomenon - and probably imported from next-
Asia29 Sep 2014 21:24 GMT
Former finance minister succeeds Hamid Karzai after a three-month standoff over disputed election results.
Asia28 Sep 2014 14:00 GMT
Explosion near presidential palace injures one person, a day before inauguration of Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani.