Afghanistan

Use of Foreign Contractors Called into Question

The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.

3 Mar 05

Deprived of qualified doctors, rural Afghans are turning to herbal healers to cure serious illnesses.

3 Mar 05

Local warlord Pacha Khan Zadran appears to have fallen out with just about everyone.

3 Mar 05

Americans are reportedly trying to broker a deal between heavily armed rival warlords in the north of the country.

3 Mar 05

A cash-strapped project in the Afghan capital is giving thousands of street-working youngsters a safe place to relax and have fun.

3 Mar 05

Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.

3 Mar 05

Deadly pulmonary tuberculosis is striking women in Afghanistan unusually hard, baffling health experts.

3 Mar 05

Young Aghans are eager to learn in spite of a book and schoolroom shortage – but now their unpaid teachers are leaving the profession.

3 Mar 05

President and defence minister deny rift after army is left out of independence festivities.

3 Mar 05

Kabul’s bereaved and brutalised women are selling bread on the streets to win back their independence and dignity.

3 Mar 05

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