Afghanistan

Karimov Critic Arrested in Prague

Human rights activists fear the arrest of a prominent Uzbek opposition leader will be ignored by the international community.

21 Feb 05

Legacy of the civil war rears its head as former refugees come back and win back homes, evicting the people living there.

21 Feb 05

There's growing concern over the fate of Afghan refugees marooned on the border with Tajikistan

21 Feb 05

The new authorities in Kabul face a huge challenge rebuilding an education system destroyed by years of conflict

21 Feb 05

Travel restrictions and land disputes have led to growing tensions among Kahanabad airbase residents.

21 Feb 05

Turkmen raid on Uzbek embassy in Ashgabat signals worsening relations between the two countries.

21 Feb 05

Attacks on reporters may jeapordise EU membership bid.

21 Feb 05

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

21 Feb 05

Afghanistan's prime minister Hamid Karzai is a popular leader but has he got what it takes to turn his devastated country around?

21 Feb 05

Kabul women say driving lessons are helping to give them a new lease of life.

21 Feb 05

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