Should Opium Poppies be Legalised?
One international organisation argues it’s a better solution than attempting to eradicate the country’s primary cash crop.
18 May 06
Afghanistan
Conspiracy of Silence Over HIV/AIDS
Health officials fear HIV may be spreading rapidly, but ignorance and denial cloud the issue.
18 May 06
A Long Way to Go for Public Healthcare
While free healthcare is guaranteed by the constitution, many Afghans prefer to pay for treatment.
18 May 06
Barriers Prove Insurmountable for Karzai
The Afghan president has not been able to enforce his order to remove security barriers in the capital, leading many to wonder how much authority he really has.
18 May 06
Editor Resumes Fight for a Free Press
Ali Mohaqeq Nasab, released after a spell in prison for blasphemy, returns to the helm of his magazine.
18 May 06
Afghans Reluctant to Lose US Troops
Whether they love the American forces or hate them, few people want to see them go.
18 May 06
Empty Promises At Afghan Conference?
The international community has pledged to stay the course in Afghanistan, but expectations are low in Kabul.
18 May 06
President One, Parliament Nil
Despite appearances, the recent ministerial confirmation process shows the president is still firmly in control.
17 May 06
Afghan Disarmament a Never-Ending Process
One year on, the new disarmament programme has little to boast of.
17 May 06
Not Much Limelight for Afghan Actresses
It’s still a man’s world for those hoping to appear on stage or in the movies.
17 May 06
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