"Peace is only a word, but one that has great meaning” Published: 18 June 2014 Basigul Sharifi writes poems about love and tragedy in life. She has experienced the life of a refugee and is a sensitive, calm but highly motivated person. In the interview she talks to us about poetry, peace and suffering.
"We have gone through 13 good years" Published: 2 June 2014 Jawad Jawed is head of public relations at the Office of Administrative Affairs. We talked to Jawad as part of our feature on 'Young Politicians.'
Critics say Karzai has muddled through his presidency Published: 9 May 2014 The Karzai era has been given a moderate appraisal. But the Afghan president alone isn't responsible for everything he's being accused of. The West must take part of the blame too. By Friederike Böge
"How young activists are changing Afghanistan" Published: 4 April 2014 Video: Masood Karokhail is a founding member and now the director of The Liaison Office (TLO) in Kabul, Afghanistan. Mr. Karokhail is an expert on governance, tribal issues, and the political economy of Afghanistan and has authored and co- authored numerous articles on these subjects. By Jelena Nikolic
“They are our future!” – Kabul’s young generation Published: 4 April 2014 The youth in Afghanistan is demanding a change. With social media, arts, newly established organizations and initiatives young Afghans are mobilizing against war and corruption in their country. By Lisa Akbary
„I want the people to come forward and demand more rights for themselves“ Published: 2 April 2014 Nargis Nehan, director of Equality for Peace and Democracy speaks about the election process, requirements for a sustainable political settlement process and the need for Afghan civil society to support the new administration and the national security forces. By Jelena Nikolic
“Girls and women must be part of a democracy” Published: 31 March 2014 Simia Ramish is a civil rights activist and journalist. As a candidate in the Herat provincial council election she aims to play an active role in politics. In this interview she explains her goals and wishes for Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan is looking forward to a successful decade” Published: 31 March 2014 Habibullah Haqtash is a young candidate for the Kabul provincial council election. He studied political science at Kateb University and is active in social and cultural affairs. We spoke with him about his wishes and dreams for Afghanistan.
Election Campaigns: Environmental Issues Remain out of Focus Published: 26 March 2014 Days before the presidential elections in Afghanistan much is discussed amongst the candidates: foreign policies, economic development and reconstruction of the country. No or little attention is being paid to environmental protection, neither from the candidates nor from the people.
Election Campaigns: Environmental Issues Remain out of Focus Published: 25 March 2014 Days before the presidential elections in Afghanistan much is discussed amongst the candidates: foreign policies, economic development and reconstruction of the country. No or little attention is being paid to environmental protection, neither from the candidates nor from the people. By Nabila Horakhsh
