Anger Over Slow Progress in Afghan Province
Locals want to see movement on power, water and transport projects.
Locals want to see movement on power, water and transport projects.
An IWPR investigation indicates that funds for a new housing project were allowed to simply disappear.
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.
Project encourages public participation in politics.
Bad news – it doesn’t herald a softer line on dissent or a clampdown on corruption.
Drivers say officers harass them and extort money, instead of making the roads safer.
Twitter and Facebook campaigns force legislators to back down on plans for more comfortable seats.
Kabul leadership criticised for failing to deliver on election promises.
Popular support for a changes intended to make the system more democratic.
Embarrassment as plans to buy comfortable seats for parliament have to be shelved.