Afghanistan

New Front in Afghan Politics

Political alliance espousing democratic values set to launch as counterweight to religious and ethnic-based parties.

21 Feb 05

A new radio station for women is seen by them as yet another breakthrough in their quest for greater rights.

21 Feb 05

Bitter rivalry between pro-westerners and mujahedin spilling over on to the pages of the capital’s newspapers.

21 Feb 05

Pro-democracy politicians discouraged from joining new progressive movement after the arrest of some of its founding members.

21 Feb 05

There are fears that the US attack on Iraq will shift international attention away from Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Questions asked of leading supreme court judge following much criticised ruling.

21 Feb 05

The first mosque in Afghanistan to make provision for female worshippers is taking shape in central Kabul.

21 Feb 05

As the second post-Taleban school year begins, poverty and prejudice are still keeping girls out of education.

21 Feb 05

Afghans freed from United States captivity say Kabul is worse than Guantanamo Bay.

21 Feb 05

Religious leaders have been learning how to promote and maintain Afghanistan’s new stability.

21 Feb 05

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