Afghanistan

Afghanistan Erupts Over Danish Cartoons

The extreme reaction to caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a Danish newspaper demonstrates the faultlines in Afghanistan’s fledgling democracy.

20 Feb 06

Helping Hand for the Disabled

Tired of waiting for government to fulfil its promises, one man is trying to help those injured during the years of conflict on his own.

10 Feb 06

A Taste of Kabul

Uncle Kandahari’s soup is a legend in the Afghan capital.

30 Jan 06

Kicking the Habit

Using opium or hashish is considered perfectly acceptable by increasing numbers of people.

14 Dec 05

Ministers Play the Blame Game

Given the chance to list their accomplishments during the past year, most point the finger of blame at others as explanation for the lack of progress.

14 Dec 05
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