Afghanistan

Tough Cure for Mental Problems

People with psychological problems are chained up at a holy shrine, hoping traditional methods will cure them.

21 Feb 05

Many Afghans want war criminals to go on trial, but justice is still far off.

21 Feb 05

Women resort to folk remedies to prevent pregnancy because they often have no alternative.

21 Feb 05

Women pilots recognised by yet to receive promised rewards.

21 Feb 05

Clerics in Kandahar are confiscating books right, left and centre, and it's not always clear why.

21 Feb 05

Two Kabul editors accused of insulting Islam released, but likely to face trial.

21 Feb 05

High levels of dust and fumes prompt UN to launch a year-long study of air quality.

21 Feb 05

Although training programmes are currently under way, it may take years to restore public confidence in the police.

21 Feb 05

With only a sixth of eligible voters in northern provinces registered so far, elections scheduled for September may have to be postponed again.

21 Feb 05

Most are upbeat about forthcoming elections and the prospects for peace and stability in their country.

21 Feb 05

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