Helmand Poppy Growth Surges
After a two-year slump in opium prices, farmers and officials say production and revenues in Helmand are rising again.
27 Apr 10
Afghanistan
Afghan Dam Story Makes Headlines
20 Apr 10
Taleban Defiant Following Marja Operation
Insurgents vow to hit back hard after offensive by international forces. By Hewad in Kabul
15 Apr 10
Military Swoop Disappoints Marja People
Operation to tackle rebels goes on but locals wait for promised reconstruction. By Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Helmand
15 Apr 10
New Lease of Life for Liberated Herat District
Insurgent commander’s demise ends reign of oppression in Gozara, western Afghanistan. By Mustafa Saber in Herat
13 Apr 10
Ex-Taleban Chief: Talks With Insurgents Futile
Former rebel fighter believes there’s no point in talks because neither side is prepared to compromise. By Habiburrahman Ibrahimi in Kabul
12 Apr 10
Afghan Anger at US Casualty Payments
Cash for deaths, injury and damage caused during military operations seen as disrespectful and violating tradition. By Habiburrahman Ibrahimi in Kabul
9 Apr 10
River Floods Claim Lives, Territory
Afghan officials and neighbouring countries blamed as land and property are swallowed up by border river.
1 Apr 10
Going to the Dogs
In post-Taleban Afghanistan, illegal dog-fighting attracts rich and poor and high-stakes gambling is rife. By Qayum Babak in Balkh
1 Apr 10
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