Afghanistan

Afghans at the Olympics

After missing the 2000 games entirely, Afghanistan has produced a squad that includes women for the first time.

3 Mar 05

Accused of allowing young men to view movies containing sex and violence, local and national agencies join forces to put them out of business.

3 Mar 05

The sudden closure of camps along the Pakistan-Afghan border drove thousands into a danger region beyond the reach of relief agencies.

3 Mar 05

Although the numbers are still small, women are increasingly turning to the courts to end their marriages.

3 Mar 05

The authorities believe they have come up with a strategy for revitalising Afghanistan's ailing education sector.

3 Mar 05

People are flocking to a bizarre new shrine north of Kabul after reports of miracle cures.

3 Mar 05

Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.

3 Mar 05

Residents of the Afghan capital are living with the constant threat of explosives and car bombs.

3 Mar 05

Shoddy journalism and a glut of publications are turning off Kabul’s newspaper readers.

3 Mar 05

The central bank attempts to wrestle control of the country’s cash from the warlords and forgers.

3 Mar 05

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