Northern General Pledges Obedience
General Dostum tells high-level United Nations mission he will hand over his militia to central government.
16 Nov 05
Afghanistan
Jobs for the Boys
The first Afghan militiamen disarmed under a UN scheme are starting along the path towards civilian life.
16 Nov 05
Approval for Constitution's Islamic Content
Most Afghans back use of Islam to underpin constitution, but some intellectuals fear fundamentalists will benefit.
16 Nov 05
State Accused of Censorship
Prominent editor claims closure of his government-controlled paper is a blow for media freedom.
16 Nov 05
Southern Province Shows Signs of Upturn
Governor of Paktia says province is now safe and rebuilding is under way after a slow start.
16 Nov 05
Students Protest Constitutional Changes
Factional divisions left at home as northern groups demonstrate against centralised, presidential government.
16 Nov 05
Northern Militias Hand Over Tanks
Warlord's heavy armour rumbles out of Mazar-e-Sharif to be kept under lock and key by Afghan army.
16 Nov 05
Parties Risk Election Exclusion
A new law governing party registration is being roundly ignored by Afghanistan’s most powerful political groups.
16 Nov 05
Sacked Soldiers Vow to Fight On
Soldiers dismissed as part of a reform of the armed forces in dispute with defence ministry over back pay.
16 Nov 05
Trouble Simmers in Disputed Frontier Lands
Afghans in south-east province dispute Pakistani territorial claims.
16 Nov 05
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