Afghanistan

Uzbek Airbase Protests

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

Islamic preachers deny claims that they are spreading political dissent.

21 Feb 05

An Afghan is cycling from Nangarhar to New York to tell the world it isn’t doing enough about his country.

21 Feb 05

A handful of women, defying convention and the authorities, que up to watch the latest Bollywood hits.

21 Feb 05

Long-suffering women turn to opium in order to deal with the harsh realities of Afghan life.

21 Feb 05

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