Afghanistan
Neighbourhood Watch for Afghan Schools
Unable to combat the rash of arson attacks across the country, the government enlists the public’s help to safeguard schools and children.
Friends Fall Out in Northern Afghanistan
A former ally of General Dostum takes him on in a battle for political power in the north.
Child Kidnap Case Highlights Afghan Warlord Power
Kunduz residents say human rights count for little after a young girl was allegedly kidnapped for the prize of a fighting dog.
Afghan Drug Boom Fuels Child Addiction Rates
Doctors estimate that there are more than 2,000 drug-addicted children in the western city of Herat alone.
Health Hazard From Poor-Quality Imports
Afghans say cheap food and medicines from Iran can pose a risk.
Crime and Corruption Undermine Afghan Investment
Many investors turned off by spate of kidnappings and venal officials.
Rival Land Claims May Stoke Tensions in Afghan North
Kunduz residents dispute the right of incomers to assert long-lost property rights.
Afghans Bemused by Mixed Messages from Musharraf
Islamabad is outflanking Kabul in the debate about where the Taleban are based and whose fault it is that they are still there.
Sound of Music in Afghan North
While insurgents burn down girls’ schools in southern Afghanistan, music lessons are proving controversial in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif.