Miracle Surgeon
Amid the despair of Kabul's under-resourced hospitals, an Afghan surgeon is working small miracles.
28 Apr 05
Afghanistan
Street Kids Dream of an Education
For many of Afghanistan's poorest children, school is a luxury they can ill afford.
28 Apr 05
Refugee Return Overwhelms Aid Agencies
The homecoming of the former king captured the headlines last week, but hundreds of thousands of ordinary Afghans are also returning home, though in less salubrious circumstances and from less comfortable refuges.
28 Apr 05
Demobbed Afghans Face Uncertain Future
The interim government wants militiamen to hand in their weapons, but their prospects on Civvy Street are far from promising.
28 Apr 05
Female Governor Sets Out Agenda
Habiba Sorabi hopes to show that women are equally capable of governing and reviving the country’s shattered economy.
16 Apr 05
New Controversy Over Anthem
President Karzai’s decision to scrap the version he had only just approved reopens the dispute.
16 Apr 05
Afghan Wives Fight for Freedom
Hundreds of women taken from their families and forcibly married to Taleban men are taking legal steps to regain their freedom.
3 Mar 05
Afghani Runs into Trouble
Worries over hyperinflation increase as the afghani struggles to retain its value in the face of counterfeit notes and a rival currency
3 Mar 05
Jamiat Faces Break-up
The future of the Northern Alliance’s largest group is in doubt after some of its leaders call for sweeping changes
3 Mar 05
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