Mixed Feelings Over Helmand Handover
Afghan satisfaction at gaining control of security mixed with fears for future stability.
28 Jul 11
Afghanistan
Afghan Sikhs and Hindus Face Discrimination at School
But is separate schooling the right solution?
28 Jul 11
Afghans Recall Sons From Extremist Madrassas
Reports of young suicide bombers prompt parents to rethink wisdom of sending children to study at Islamic schools in Pakistan.
27 Jul 11
Afghan Lawmakers Tackle Karzai on US Deal
Legislators say president has no right to call national congress to discuss long-term American military presence.
25 Jul 11
Afghanistan: False Economies in Herat
Second-hand goods flooding local market often make a bad buy and add to growing rubbish problem.
21 Jul 11
Afghan Gloom
Killing of president's brother and Kabul hotel attack are weather vanes pointing to a dark future for Afghanistan.
13 Jul 11
Teenage Pipedreams in Mazar-e Sharif
Either harmless pastime or slippery slope to drug abuse, water-pipes have taken off among young men.
12 Jul 11
Power-Crazy in Kabul
Wildly differing electricity bills from computerised system leave Afghan householders cross and confused.
12 Jul 11
Powers of Darkness in North Afghanistan
Electricity shortages as power grid project goes nowhere.
5 Jul 11
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