Government Curbs Northern Warlords
Feuding commanders' armies to merge as Kabul shows resolve.
Funeral Woes for Hindus
Hindu and Sikh community wants to reopen Kabul cemetery for cremations, but locals object.
Warlords Told to Pack Up
Will ordering the north’s two main commanders to give up their private armies really work?
Thirsty Town Taps Into Iran
Drought-stricken border region looks around for vital water supplies.
Gurkhas Win Hearts and Minds
Nepalese troops made to feel at home as they patrol outskirts of Kabul.
Northern General Pledges Obedience
General Dostum tells high-level United Nations mission he will hand over his militia to central government.
Jobs for the Boys
The first Afghan militiamen disarmed under a UN scheme are starting along the path towards civilian life.
Approval for Constitution's Islamic Content
Most Afghans back use of Islam to underpin constitution, but some intellectuals fear fundamentalists will benefit.
State Accused of Censorship
Prominent editor claims closure of his government-controlled paper is a blow for media freedom.
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