Afghanistan

Ancient Answer to Modern Dilemma

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

In this traditional society, daughters are often seen as a burden on a family.

21 Feb 05

Conservative Islamists opposed to women's education stage a string of attacks across the country.

21 Feb 05

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