Afghanistan

Schools Face Murderous Challenge

The Afghan success story of getting both boys and girls back into school is failing badly in Helmand province.

22 Feb 07

Actor flees Afghanistan after “Kabul Express” creates uproar.

7 Feb 07

Unable to combat the rash of arson attacks across the country, the government enlists the public’s help to safeguard schools and children.

7 Feb 07

A former ally of General Dostum takes him on in a battle for political power in the north.

7 Feb 07

Kunduz residents say human rights count for little after a young girl was allegedly kidnapped for the prize of a fighting dog.

15 Jan 07

Doctors estimate that there are more than 2,000 drug-addicted children in the western city of Herat alone.

28 Nov 06

Afghans say cheap food and medicines from Iran can pose a risk.

18 Nov 06

Many investors turned off by spate of kidnappings and venal officials.

13 Nov 06

Kunduz residents dispute the right of incomers to assert long-lost property rights.

20 Oct 06

Islamabad is outflanking Kabul in the debate about where the Taleban are based and whose fault it is that they are still there.

28 Sep 06

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