Afghanistan

Warlords Told to Pack Up

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

Governor of Paktia says province is now safe and rebuilding is under way after a slow start.

16 Nov 05

Factional divisions left at home as northern groups demonstrate against centralised, presidential government.

16 Nov 05

Warlord's heavy armour rumbles out of Mazar-e-Sharif to be kept under lock and key by Afghan army.

16 Nov 05

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