Afghanistan

Afghan Opposition Advance on Kabul

The battle for Kabul has begun. Thirty-seven days after the US bombing of Afghanistan began, the whole political, strategic and diplomatic map of the country has changed.

21 Feb 05

Afghanistan Facing Ethnic Division?

The "Balkanisation" of Afghanistan is now a distinct possibility, as Afghan opposition commanders take charge of their old fiefdoms.

21 Feb 05

Pashtun Backlash

Pashtuns in northern Pakistan angered by the ill-treatment and disappearance of locals who volunteered for the Taleban are taking it out on Afghan refugees sheltering in the region.

21 Feb 05

Afghan Anarchy Fears

If Afghan parties, meeting next week for talks about the future of their country, fail to achieve a speedy political settlement there could be a return to the anarchy of the early Nineties.

21 Feb 05

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

Afghan Refugees Stranded

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

21 Feb 05

Afghan Education Challenge

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

21 Feb 05
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