Category - Afghanistan

Why we need a prince of Peace

Jonathan Bartley — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:46:06 +0100

Why Prince William should carve out a new role for himself as peacemaker. As the recent focus on the growing death toll in Afghanistan brings into sharp relief, the best way to honour those affected by the disfigurement, maiming and killing which accompanies all wars, is not to glamorise those who do it.

Afghan 'hearts and minds' strategy not working, say church agencies

agency reporter — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:39:23 +0100

The military strategy of trying to win ‘hearts and minds’ in Afghanistan by building schools and health clinics is failing to address the root causes of violence in the country, a report by a group of European and Canadian aid agencies says.

Prince Harry denied role as natural born killer

staff writers — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:04:57 +0000

A Royal security expert says Prince Harry's attempt to serve with British forces in Afghanistan has handed a propaganda coup to radical anti-Western groups who will portray him as going from shooting grouse to shooting Muslims.

Concern at worsening security situation in Afghanistan

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:44:38 +0000

The year has not begun well for Afghanistan, with suicide bombings, fears of a deteriorating security situation and reports of an increased presence by Taliban forces throughout the country, say church-based relief agencies.

Moving beyond the justification of war

staff writers — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:19:47 +0000

Responding to Remembrance Day comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury about the Afghan and Iraq invasions (2001 and 2003) failing to meet traditional 'just war' criteria, the UK Christian think-ta

Iraq and Afghanistan violated just war theory, says Williams

staff writers — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:14:12 +0000

On the eve of Remembrance Sunday, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams described the Western-backed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a tragic mess which failed to conform to the principles of 'just war' theory and brought great suffering.

Help victims of torture

staff writers — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:01:28 +0000

The Medical Foundation for the care of victims of torture, a registered charity founded in 1985, treats and assists over 4000 survivors of torture every year. Click here to help victims of torture

Christian Aid remembers second anniversary of South Asia quake with Christian Aid gifts

staff writers — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:45:35 +0100

While the global news agenda has moved on, UK-based development agency Christian Aid is asking people not to forget the ongoing victims of the tragic South Asia earthquake two years ago - and has pledged to continue its material support.

Afghanistan peace talks urged as crisis continues

staff writers — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:59:34 +0100

European governments - and particularly the UK government - should encourage peace talks between the Afghan government and insurgency groups such as the Taliban to find a way out of the current stalemate, according to Christian Aid.

Americans prepare to fast, work and pray for peace in Iraq

staff writers — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:39:19 +0100

Tens of thousands of people from a variety of religious traditions across the United States are preparing to fast on Monday 8 October 2007, as part of an initiative to pray and work for peace in Iraq. Non-religious persons will also join them.