Explosions Shake Nervous Kabul
Residents of the Afghan capital are living with the constant threat of explosives and car bombs.
Painful Legacy of US Airstrikes
Many Afghans say they had to pay a heavy price for the American bombing raids that forced the Taleban out of power.
Fruit Industry Gets Fresh Start
One of Afghanistan’s most popular former exports is making a remarkable comeback.
Kabulis Question US Motives
Afghans enjoy the freedoms that flowed from the overthrow of the Taleban, but are deeply sceptical about the events and motives behind the toppling of the brutal regime.
Media Faces Uphill Struggle
Shoddy journalism and a glut of publications are turning off Kabul’s newspaper readers.
All Change for Afghan Currency
The central bank attempts to wrestle control of the country’s cash from the warlords and forgers.
Kabul Power Struggle
Afghanistan looks to international community to make good its promises to rebuild the country’s crumbling electricity system.
Paying a Price for Marriage
The lives of many young Afghans are being wrecked by families demanding exorbitant marriage payments.
UNHCR Combat Refugee Cheats
Hundreds of returning Afghan refugees are going straight back to Pakistan in an attempt to pick up extra cash handouts.
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