Looting of Antiquities on the Rise
More and more impoverished villagers are scraping a living by digging up Afghan treasures in illegal excavations.
21 Feb 05
Afghanistan
Central Authority Breaking Down?
The unity of Afghanistan is threatened by government infighting and the growing power of regional leaders.
21 Feb 05
Free Press Prospects Bleak
The government may be committed to establishing an independent media, but huge obstacles stand in the way.
21 Feb 05
Dostum Proposes Federalisation
Uzbek general pushes federalisation plan that could lead to partition
21 Feb 05
Tajikistan: Marooned Refugees Repatriated
Dushanbe relieved as Afghan refugees holed up on the Tajik border start returning home.
21 Feb 05
Uzbekistan: French Embassy Media Embargo
Views of French diplomats on Iraqi war ignored in pro-US Uzbek press.
21 Feb 05
Afghan Refugees Abandoned
Several thousand Afghan refugees have been marooned on the Tajik border for nearly a year
21 Feb 05
Northern Alliance Seeks Tajik Backing
Tajik and Uzbek officials in the interim administration in Afghanistan appear to be looking to Dushanbe to bolster their position.
21 Feb 05
Tajik Opposition Threat
The Tajik army's demobilisation of thousands of opposition supporters is threatening to provide a welter of new recruits for illegal armed groups.
21 Feb 05
No End to Afghan Fighting
Afghanistan is bracing itself for yet more fighting as the Taliban and the Northern Alliance shun peace talks.
21 Feb 05
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