Seminar Report: ‘Afghanistan – the challenges ahead’ Institute...
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The Forum has hosted a number of seminars over the past several years and these have placed a strong emphasis on democracy, peace, the rule of law and human rights issues.
A seminar titled 'Afghanistan: The Challenges Ahead' was held at The Lecture Theatre, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London on 13th September 2018 from 2:00-5.30pm.
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