Afghanistan

With allied troop deaths on the rise, reports of corrupt elections and the news that British commanders are rethinking their strategy, what are the reasons for the war?

Nov 9, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

In October 2001, Canada made a commitment to help rebuild Afghanistan. Eight years later, Canadians debate their ongoing involvement.

Oct 23, 2009 - Lynda Allison

President Obama's never ending number of irons in the fire keep getting hotter. The war in Afghanistan is now at the forefront and tough decisions must be made.

Oct 7, 2009 - Curt Guillory

In March 2008, Parliament set an end date to Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan of 2011; now Canada is facing pressure to extend its commitment.

Aug 7, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

In a phone interview from Kabul on July 23, 2009, Mr. Mohammad Osman discusses his arrest, the motives behind his "question mark" campaign, and hopes for the country.

Jul 24, 2009 - Anna Reitman

Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive.

Apr 20, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

A new Afghani law severely limits the mobility and basic human rights of the county's minority Shi'a women, harkening back to Taliban-era policies on women's rights.

Apr 8, 2009 - Carey Hogg

While the media reports about the Taliban or al-Qaeda fighting US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, there is a general lack of understanding of exactly who are the Taliban

Jan 13, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks.

Jan 10, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

War correspondent Asne Seierstad describes life in Kabul Afghanistan.

Dec 15, 2008 - Christine Decourlande

A new non-military solution needs to be found so that peace can be achieved in Afghanistan. A solution that involves the Taliban and all the countries in the region.

Nov 28, 2008 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

Escalating violence is reported daily from Afghanistan but Afghans4Tomorrow and Aschiana are organizations helping children find hope in a war-torn country.

Aug 30, 2008 - Jennifer Huber

As General Petraeus assumes control of Central Command, his responsibility will expand from an Iraq focus to include the fight against a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan.

Aug 6, 2008 - Greg Reeson