Afghanistan

Uzbekistan: Vagrants Take Shine off Model Town

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

Kazaks are unimpressed with unorthodox government scheme to curb the country's growing drugs problem.

22 Feb 05

Hundreds of homeless Afghan families find shelter amid the ruins of the Bamiyan Buddhas

22 Feb 05

Recent premier of new Afghan film raises hopes of post-Taleban cinema revival

22 Feb 05

After years of hardship, sex workers are enjoying something of a boom.

22 Feb 05

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