Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Children Traumatised by War in Kunar Province

Afghanistan's Competitive Pilgrims

After the spiritual experience of visiting Mecca, returning pilgrims are expected to host festivities for friends and relatives.

Disputed Ownership of Afghan Site Used by NATO

Officials say local men claimed rights over land because they knew it was prime real estate.

Documenting Tajikistan's Civil War

Tajik Servicemen Convicted of Drug Trafficking

Land Dispute in Southeast Afghan City

Afghans Unimpressed by Pakistan Talks

Negotiators say they secured commitment from Islamabad to encourage insurgents to join talks.

Afghanistan: Unchecked Opium Production in Uruzgan

Authorities say they are powerless to act even though they know opium poppy is being grown on large tracts of land.

Afghans Scared by Talk of Militia Revival

Plan to bring together old mujahedin factions and reactivate their armed units.

Fixing Afghanistan's Leather Trade

Animal skins are a top export, but traders say they will never make money unless the government kick-starts the tanning industry.