Time for the Afghans to Declare Independence

The sad reality is, before decades of foreign intervention, Afghanistan had been in the midst of implementing progressive reforms and transforming itself into an enlightened, prosperous, modern and democratic state. -- Time for the Afghans to Declare Independence - Michael Hughes -- Afghanistan Needs A Hero: How A Unifying National Leader Can Bring Peace
Only Afghan govt reps should attend Bonn meetings: analysts - pajhwok