Medical Treatments That Do More Harm Than Good
A shortage of trained physicians leads to many unqualified individuals offering medical treatment, often with disastrous results.
Profile: Suraya Parlika – Champion of Women's Rights
Forty years on, a veteran campaigner is still fighting for education and rights for Afghan women.
Afghans at the Olympics
After missing the 2000 games entirely, Afghanistan has produced a squad that includes women for the first time.
Video Salons Crack Down
Accused of allowing young men to view movies containing sex and violence, local and national agencies join forces to put them out of business.
Little Aid for Refugees Forced Out of Pakistan
The sudden closure of camps along the Pakistan-Afghan border drove thousands into a danger region beyond the reach of relief agencies.
Divorce – Afghan Style
Although the numbers are still small, women are increasingly turning to the courts to end their marriages.
Education Boost
The authorities believe they have come up with a strategy for revitalising Afghanistan's ailing education sector.
'Healing' Powers of Taleban Graves
People are flocking to a bizarre new shrine north of Kabul after reports of miracle cures.
TV Turn-off
Kabulis try to circumvent government bid to take the spice out of Indian movies broadcast on Afghan television.
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.