Afghanistan

Rescuing Former Child Soldiers

A new United Nations programme aims to provide a future for those who were forced to fight in wars at a young age.

21 Feb 05

Defections Undermine Afghan Sports

After nine players abandon their football team during a tour of Italy, doubt is cast on whether teams will be invited to compete in western European countries again.

21 Feb 05

Poppy Destruction Dismissed as Stunt

Some observers say eradication programme is too little too late, but farmers insist they have no alternative to growing the deadly crop.

21 Feb 05

Voter Intimidation Effort Uncovered

Posters warning against registering for the upcoming election and threatening women who co-operate with the United Nations appear in several sites.

21 Feb 05

Afghanistan: State Sector Job Loss Fears

Politicians and workers alike are worried by the interim authority's plan to get rid off surplus ministerial staff they can no longer afford to pay.

21 Feb 05

Rivals Put Themselves About

Candidates for the post of head of state at the Loya Jirga are stepping up their publicity campaigns.

21 Feb 05

Afghan Women Confront Warlords

Females delegates at the Loya Jirga denounce Rabbani and his lieutenants for ravaging Afghanistan, in their first public encounter with the country's wartime leaders.

21 Feb 05
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