Afghanistan

Taleban Show Renewed Strength

Is sudden surge in insurgent attacks a short-term push to disrupt September elections, or a real sign the Islamic militia is reviving?

18 Nov 05

War, poverty and cultural traditions conspire to create children who are handicapped at the very start of live.

18 Nov 05

Legislative changes suggest prisoners need no longer fear ill-treatment and can even hope for training courses.

18 Nov 05

Hand-woven rugs are an important export for Afghanistan, but neighbouring Pakistan is attempting to make inroads into the industry.

18 Nov 05

Distribution of voter cards opens the way for possible widespread fraud in forthcoming election.

18 Nov 05

The rate of casualties from landmines has eased, but shows little sign of falling further, leaving new generations maimed by past wars.

18 Nov 05

New law pits the government against local charities in the fight to claim foreign aid.

18 Nov 05

The government is accused of shifting regional chiefs from job to job because it is too scared to fire important players.

18 Nov 05

Young people flock to computing and English language courses, seen as key to a future in well-paying jobs.

18 Nov 05

Afghanistan’s only election helpline fields hundreds of calls a day from puzzled voters.

18 Nov 05

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