Melon Time in Northern Afghanistan
Late summer sees farmers decamp to the fields to gather a rich harvest.
14 Oct 07
Afghanistan
Suicide Bomb Brings Taleban War to Kabul Suburbs
Insurgents strike with apparent impunity, and promise an intensifying campaign of attacks.
14 Oct 07
Afghanistan: Sept ‘07
IWPR provide portrait of everyday life in the most war-torn province in the country.
12 Oct 07
Taleban Offer Peace, on Their Terms
Although the insurgents’ demands look impossible, some analysts say there might be scope for beginning a dialogue.
1 Oct 07
Marriage Swaps End in Tears and Blood
The age-old custom of marrying off pairs of brothers and sisters between families is designed to cement ties and save money, but it has tragic consequences when one of the marriages goes wrong.
1 Oct 07
Flying Kites for Peace
Events sponsored by the United Nations show that Afghans are hungry for peace.
29 Sep 07
Northern Afghanistan: The Enemy Within
For residents of the northern province of Takhar, there are worse things than the Taleban.
29 Sep 07
Islam Exerts Growing Influence on Kyrgyz Politics
Some analysts fear that populist measures to promote Islamic values could run out of control in the long run.
21 Sep 07
Afghan Legislators Want Control Over Rights Body
Parliament tries to rein in the national human rights watchdog in what many see as an attempt to protect its members from war crimes allegations.
21 Sep 07
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