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4-7-2011

New Report: The Layeha: Calling the Taleban to Account

The most recent AAN report discussed the Taleban Code of Conduct or the Layeha. The report authored by Kate Clark, AAN Senior Analyst, analyses the Taleban Codes of Conduct adopted in 2006, 2009 and 2010 with a special focus on their four main themes: (1) Dealing with those who surrender; (2) dealing with crime, punishment and prisoners; (3) dealing with the local population, and (4) dealing with the Taleban's own organizational structure and hierarchies. Clark uses the Layeha as a means of analyzing the Taleban itself and the movements changing concerns, but she also asks whether the Layeha could be approached in more practical terms, as a rulebook which if applied could help reduce suffering in the conflict.

To read the report, its executive summary or the English translation of the Layeha, please visit: read more »

We also take this opportunity to invite you to read some of our recent blogs:

On July 3, Thomas Ruttig and Susanne Schmeidl reported from a half-day conference about civilian casualties organized by ISAF Kabul. The detailed blog, discusses the realities and spin around the issue, as well as the recommendations put forth at the conference aiming to reduce civilian casualties. To read the blog, please visit: read more »

On 2 July, AAN published a guest blog by Emilie Jelinek, on reconciliation in Khost (this blog was first published by the AfPakChannel). To read the blog, please visit: read more »

On 1 July, AAN published a guest blog by Anand Gopal that unpacks the background of Taayeb Agha, the senior Taleban leader whose name has figured in reports about talks with the Taleban. To read the blog, please visit: read more »

As always, with best regards from the Afghanistan Analysts Network.