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
Afghanistan
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
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
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.
7 Feb 07
Friends Fall Out in Northern Afghanistan
A former ally of General Dostum takes him on in a battle for political power in the north.
7 Feb 07
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.
15 Jan 07
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