Melon Crop Under Threat
Failure of efforts to stop the melon fly prompts farmers in the north to consider giving up the crop.
2 Oct 09
Afghanistan
Ethnic Clashes Hit Faryab
Minor incident blows up into full-scale rioting between Uzbeks and Pashtuns in northern province.
2 Oct 09
Balkh Power Struggle Leaves Locals Fearful
Residents of Balkh province braced for violence as two prominent figures square off over the elections.
2 Oct 09
Heratis in No Mood for Second Vote
Locals so angry and disappointed by electoral fraud, many say they will not vote if ballot goes to second round.
2 Oct 09
Ballot Uncertainty Fuels Cynicism in Helmand
As post-election agony continues, Helmandis are increasingly disillusioned with their government - and with democracy itself.
29 Sep 09
Afghanistan: July/Aug ‘09
Election-related workshops contribute to impressive output of reports on presidential and provincial council ballot.
21 Sep 09
Tajiks Urged to Stock Up on Food
President Imomali Rahmon’s appeal to every household to lay in enough food for the next two years has sparked a debate on the state of Tajikistan’s food reserves.
18 Sep 09
Civilians Killed and Wounded by Taleban Mines
Rebels make Helmand a sea of landmines, targeting military and civilians.
17 Sep 09
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