Afghan Land Endangered by Amu River
Poor infrastructure means that more and more territory is being swallowed up.
23 Jan 18
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Hothousing Farah's Economy
Hopes that new infrastructure could replace opium farming in the southern province.
17 Jan 18
Afghan Pomegranate Trade Bears Fruit
Nearly 23,000 tonnes sold abroad this year, bringing in some four million dollars.
17 Jan 18
Landmark Exhibition Celebrates Afghan Heritage
Hopes that efforts will boost fortunes of local Herati art scene.
15 Jan 18
Local Afghan NGOs Criticised
Some organisations accused of following self-serving agendas.
15 Jan 18
Afghan Local Police Accused of Extortion
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.
15 Jan 18
Afghanistan: Battle Over Polio Vaccine
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
13 Jan 18
Taleban Impose Changes on Afghan Curriculum
Courses on Islamic subjects replace lessons on culture and counter-terrorism.
13 Jan 18
Concerns Over New Afghan-US Airstrikes
Tactic signals fresh effort to eliminate insurgents’ income from narcotics.
8 Jan 18
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