Afghanistan

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.

16 Sep 06

Tough regulations and confusion over where the border runs make life hard for Afghans living along the frontier with Turkmenistan.

11 Sep 06

Massouda Jalal touts her independence as solution to the country’s problems.

1 Sep 06

A formidable boxer and political newcomer seeks the presidency as an independent.

1 Sep 06

A veteran of Afghan wars and politics, Younis Qanuni is closely identified with the Panjshiri political grouping.

1 Sep 06

Although he has never been involved in politics, Abdul Hadi Khalilzai says voters will be attracted to his years of service to the nation.

1 Sep 06

Former policeman promises clean government and rights for women, but hasn't the money to fund his election campaign.

1 Sep 06

Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai is a man with a mission - to place Islamic values at the forefront of a future Afghan government.

1 Sep 06

The physician turned presidential candidate says he has been working with all parts of Afghan society.

1 Sep 06

Abdul Hafiz Mansoor is chief editor of the Tajik faction's newspaper, but he has fallen out with many in his own political camp.

1 Sep 06

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