Afghanistan

Afghanistan: New Model Army

A new, integrated Afghan army is needed to boost prospects of peace in the country.

22 Feb 05

Political rivalries, economics and tradition stand in the way of any Afghan disarmament process.

22 Feb 05

Uzbek analysts warn extension of Karimov presidency could derail the democratisation process.

22 Feb 05

Warlord Ismail Khan looks to Tehran to help him consolidate his Herat powerbase.

22 Feb 05

A television report lifting the lid on homelessness in a showcase Uzbek town has caused official rage and embarrassment.

22 Feb 05

Parliamentary deputies investigate humanitarian aid scam that's led to fears over food safety.

22 Feb 05

Kazak authorities come to defence of ethnic group attacked in media report.

22 Feb 05

The Uzbek government claims it cannot afford to grant refugees even the most basic civil rights

22 Feb 05

Afghans believe that the reconstruction of the famous Bamiyan Buddhas could prove to be an important, symbolic step towards the country's recovery.

22 Feb 05

America admits it hasn't managed to defeat Uzbek Islamists based in Afghanistan.

22 Feb 05

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