Afghanistan

Aid Workers in Peril

Afghans working on reconstruction are getting caught up in the latest upsurge of violence.

1 Sep 06

An apparently close ally of Bin Laden among a dozen Taleban detained in southern Afghanistan.

1 Sep 06

Opposition leaders in Pakistan furious over revelations that Islamabad colluded in US bombing of Afghanistan

1 Sep 06

The deteriorating security situation prompts UN to bolster protection for members of its relief teams.

1 Sep 06

The people of Bamyan will probably have to rely heavily on international relief over the winter months.

1 Sep 06

Hazara gunmen could scupper efforts to return displaced Tajiks and Pashtuns to Bamyan.

1 Sep 06

Residents of the Afghan province of Bamyan are counting on local warlord-turned-deputy president Karim Khalili to improve their lot.

1 Sep 06

After years of oppression under the Taleban, Afghan woman are grasping a historic opportunity to enter the political process.

1 Sep 06

Thousands are shut out of school following a rise in missile and arson attacks.

29 Aug 06

The high price of dye and wool has driven down the quality of Afghan rugs – and demand is falling as a result.

19 Aug 06

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