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Rabbani killing sparks fresh concerns about civil war in Afghanistan

Yesterday's killing of former President Burhanuddin Rabbani has intensified ethnic divisions and is fueling fears that a civil war might break out once US-led forces leave Afghanistan.
Afghans criticize UN's strong hand in their election

Several analysts and opposition figures in Afghanistan say the UN's decision to fire Peter Galbraith for urging a harder line on election fraud affirms popular fears that it is the international community calling the shots on who wins.
Afghanistan's divided opposition boosts Karzai's election bid

Though unpopular, the president has more national reach than the shrinking pool of contenders.
Key Afghan insurgents open door to talks

The Haqqani network has agreed to discuss a peace proposal with government-backed mediators.
Karzai draws criticism for early election call

Moving the presidential vote up to spring from August could undercut opponents, who still have to plan their campaigns.
Afghanistan and Pakistan take center stage in 2009

Under Obama, the US may send 20,000 more troops and encourage talks with the Taliban in an effort to reclaim the upper hand in Afghanistan.
Afghan Taliban target Christian aid worker

While the insurgents have singled out Christians, there's also a rise in attacks on all aid workers.
Afghan doctors protest new security threat: gangs

Residents of the western city of Herat say 'Enough' to the rise of criminal activity.