Afghanistan

A Nation's Disappearing Children

Distraught parents turn to television to report their missing children, while concern grows over the numbers of minors sent aboard to work illegally.

1 Sep 06

Karzai's Balancing Act

Following an outbreak of violence in Herat, the Afghan president tries to retain the support of an important warlord.

1 Sep 06

Aid Workers in Peril

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

1 Sep 06

Taleban Arrests

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

1 Sep 06

Harvest Setback

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

1 Sep 06

Local Hopes Riding on Khalili

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

1 Sep 06

Stepping Out of the Shadows

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

1 Sep 06
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