Urban Myth Spreads Panic
Officials try to refute lurid tales of “lethal” phone calls, but word-of-mouth rumours prove stronger than truth.
20 Apr 07
Afghanistan
Harvest in Helmand
It’s time to gather opium in the poppy fields, and everyone seems to be getting involved – even government officials.
18 Apr 07
Living Under the Taleban
Fundamentalist rule has returned to Musa Qala – and some residents have never been happier.
17 Apr 07
Political Alliance Creates Strange Bedfellows
Former political rivals come together in a new bloc which observers say will try to undermine the present government.
11 Apr 07
Mazar Sees in New Year at Any Price
In Mazar-e-Sharif, the traditional Nauroz celebration forces some residents to play generous host while others cash in on the boom in visitors.
21 Mar 07
Reversing the Great Afghan Land Grab
Years of war and lawlessness have left property rights hopelessly snarled up, and Afghans fighting mad as a result. Now a draft law aims to unravel the mess.
14 Mar 07
Distance Learning for Afghanistan
Government ministry tackles education problem by offering “open university” classes on television.
10 Mar 07
Informer Killings Show Growing Taleban Control
Islamic insurgents hold court and execute alleged informers as they extend their hold over parts of the southern province of Helmand.
9 Mar 07
Afghans in No Mood to Forgive Killers
A parliamentary resolution on immunity for war crimes has the country in an uproar.
8 Mar 07
US Hearts and Minds Cash Goes to Taleban
Funds distributed by US forces to civilians in a southern province find their way to the Taleban.
27 Feb 07
Support local journalists