Afghanistan

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

Dushanbe fears downturn in aid after renewed clashes between security forces and criminal groups

21 Feb 05

Despite international condemnation of the Taliban, Turkmenistan has chosen to foster closer links with the Kabul regime.

21 Feb 05

The Islamic establishment in Dushanbe is concerned that a growing number of young people are joining non-Muslim faith groups.

21 Feb 05

Six years after the civil war ended, parents of missing soldiers continue to search for them.

21 Feb 05

Opium and heroin becoming commonplace as authorities fail to tackle spiralling problem.

21 Feb 05

Whether fearing poverty or the spread of Islamic militancy, thousands are fleeing from southern regions

21 Feb 05

Islamic insurgency or military own goal - a recent border post attack remains a mystery

21 Feb 05

Captured senior IMU official talks to IWPR about his experiences in the guerrilla movement.

21 Feb 05

Villagers want compensation for harvest failures and health problems that they blame on foreign bombers.

21 Feb 05

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