The Irish Times

Flawed justice after mob killing of Farkhunda in Afghanistan

We republish this Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times piece on a woman’s lynching

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 13:08

Justice no nearer in Afghanistan over brutal death of Farkhunda

After a young woman was lynched, the justice system cranked up – then went backwards

Sun Dec 27 2015 - 19:22

For Afghans in Kunduz, Taliban assault is just the latest affront

Disillusioned with the government, citizens are leaving or turning to militias for help

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 18:00

Afghanistan’s new president names cabinet

Long dispute over election only resolved after Ghani agreed power share with rival

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00

US defence secretary says Afghanistan ‘on right track’

Chuck Hagel confident war-ravaged country can be stabilised

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 09:52

Afghans get face time with their political leaders

Politicians pull publicity stunts instead of forming a new government

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 21:27

Historic, anxious handover as Afghanistan swears in new leader

Technocrat Ashraf Ghani will head power-sharing government as foreign troops withdraw

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 08:09

Afghanistan’s accord

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 08:39

Celebrations muted as Afghan leader takes office

Ashraf Ghani declared president after deal with Abdullah Abdullah

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00

Afghan presidential rivals vow to end crisis over disputed elections

In latest offensive Taliban detonates truck bombs killing 18 in central Afghanistan

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:00

Kerry holds talks in Kabul in bid to end Afghan election crisis

Abdullah Abdullah threatening to declare himself president if fraud is not investigated

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 01:00

US warns Afghanistan’s Abdullah against power grab

Setting up of ‘parallel government’ would result in loss of US aid, says Kerry

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00

Afghanistan’s Abdullah claims ‘fraud’ behind poll results

Candidate questions surge in support for rival Ghani in preliminary runoff figures

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 15:05

Ghani 'wins' Afghanistan presidential election

Preliminary results show former World Bank official took 56.44% of vote

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 19:48

Recordings suggest electoral fraud in Afghan presidential election

Audio captures senior election official conspiring with member of candidate’s team

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00

Afghan election workers among 11 killed in bombing

Taliban cuts off 11 civilians’ ink-stained fingers as punishment for voting

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 08:21

Afghans vote again for president as Taliban threats loom

Former anti-Taliban fighter Abdullah pitted against ex-World Bank economist Ghani

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 13:13

Two killed as blasts target Afghan presidential candidate

Sixteen others injured after suicide attack on Abdullah Abdullah’s convoy in Kabul

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 10:59

Afghan presidential election proceeds to second round

Neither of top candidates, Abdullah Abdullah or Ashraf Ghani, polled over 50% in first round

Fri May 16 2014 - 01:00

Afghan vote outcome makes case for coalition

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:01