Topic: Kandahar Provincial Council
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Will Afghanistan return to an era of warlord rule after NATO leaves?
Though NATO-led efforts have focused on democracy in Afghanistan, US forces still rely on Afghan strongmen to wield local influence. But power built on personalities are vulnerable to collapse.
08/08/2011 11:19 am -
After Karzai, who will fill the power void in Kandahar?
Analysts and Afghans worry that the killing of Kandahar powerbroker Ahmad Wali Karzai will destabilize Afghanistan's south, which has seen major security gains this year.
07/13/2011 01:26 pm -
What Ahmed Wali Karzai's assassination could mean for Afghanistan
The assassination of Ahmad Wali Karzai, President Hamid Karzai's half-brother, could threaten NATO security gains in southern Afghanistan.
07/12/2011 09:36 am -
Taliban tunnel frees Kandahar prisoners, in blow to NATO and Afghan forces
The Taliban tunneled into Kandahar’s main prison and freed more than 470 prisoners. The security breach has further undermined Afghan faith in the government.
04/25/2011 10:07 am
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