A Tale of Two Presidents
Tajik leader's attempt to carve out a reputation as an international statesman is unlikely to impress the country's impoverished population.
14 Nov 05
Afghanistan
A Model of Reconciliation
Post-conflict Tajikistan could offer valuable lessons to her war-torn neighbour Afghanistan.
14 Nov 05
Afghan Coup Claims Under Scrutiny
A crackdown on an alleged plot against the interim government may be just another phase in the war of nerves between its ethnic Tajik and Pashtun factions.
14 Nov 05
Same Old Song Over National Anthem
Even the author of the lyrics intended to unify the country admits they may be divisive.
13 Nov 05
Cannabis Next Target in War on Drugs
Farmers in the north are up in arms over a government programme to stamp out marijuana.
13 Nov 05
Election Procedures Baffle Voters
With the parliamentary vote scheduled for September, many still profess ignorance of how legislators will be chosen.
9 Nov 05
Teachers Make Themselves Heard
Demands for higher pay and improved working conditions prompt strikes at schools in Kabul and Farah province.
9 Nov 05
Nomads Unhappy With Parliamentary Share
The country’s poorest people, the nomadic Kuchis, feel they will not be adequately represented in the new legislature.
9 Nov 05
Afghans Go Home, Not Always Willingly
Refugees are returning home in increasing numbers, bearing tales of mistreatment and forced repatriation.
28 Oct 05
Dubious Licence to Drive
Money matters more than road skills when it comes to getting a licence in Kabul
21 Oct 05
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