Sadeq Behnam
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Afghanistan's Wild West
Herat, once the most stable of Afghan provinces, is now becoming increasingly dangerous, and analysts say not all the violence is sponsored by the Taleban.
24 Mar 07
Afghan Drug Boom Fuels Child Addiction Rates
Doctors estimate that there are more than 2,000 drug-addicted children in the western city of Herat alone.
28 Nov 06
Health Hazard From Poor-Quality Imports
Afghans say cheap food and medicines from Iran can pose a risk.
18 Nov 06
Carpet Makers Cut Corners
The high price of dye and wool has driven down the quality of Afghan rugs – and demand is falling as a result.
19 Aug 06
Hard Lessons in Herat Schools
Despite a ban on corporal punishment, schoolteachers in Herat insist on beating knowledge into their charges.
21 Jul 06
Licensed Harassment
Women drivers face continual insults on the road, especially outside Kabul.
23 May 06
No Refuge for Afghan Runaways
Women who escape domestic troubles are often forced to fend for themselves on the streets.
22 Dec 05
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