Afghanistan

Charlatans or Holy Men?

Police and religious leaders struggle to crack down on beggars who they believe con gullible worshippers.

16 Nov 05

Feuding commanders' armies to merge as Kabul shows resolve.

16 Nov 05

Hindu and Sikh community wants to reopen Kabul cemetery for cremations, but locals object.

16 Nov 05

Will ordering the north’s two main commanders to give up their private armies really work?

16 Nov 05

Drought-stricken border region looks around for vital water supplies.

16 Nov 05

Nepalese troops made to feel at home as they patrol outskirts of Kabul.

16 Nov 05

General Dostum tells high-level United Nations mission he will hand over his militia to central government.

16 Nov 05

The first Afghan militiamen disarmed under a UN scheme are starting along the path towards civilian life.

16 Nov 05

Most Afghans back use of Islam to underpin constitution, but some intellectuals fear fundamentalists will benefit.

16 Nov 05

Prominent editor claims closure of his government-controlled paper is a blow for media freedom.

16 Nov 05

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