Jury Out on Kyrgyz Islamists
Little consensus on whether group claiming to want to improve Islamic education poses a danger.
5 Nov 07
Afghanistan
Herat Reeling From Violent Crime Wave
A spate of murders and kidnappings is denting the economic prospects of a formerly stable part of Afghanistan.
31 Oct 07
Melon Time in Northern Afghanistan
Late summer sees farmers decamp to the fields to gather a rich harvest.
14 Oct 07
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
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