Sniffing Out Landmine Danger
A dedicated team of Afghan trainers and their dogs are perfecting techniques that are now in demand in trouble spots across the world.
Prison Probe Exposes Abuses
Local commanders in Afghan provinces are pressuring judges to imprison people on trumped-up charges.
Editor Jailed Over Cartoon
Prominent Kabul editor imprisoned for cartoon that appears to lampoon President Karzai
Carpet Industry Looks to Revival
Rug weavers and merchants display their wares at northern fair, but admit they have some way to go to recover market position at home and abroad.
Are Afghans Being Poisoned by Anti-Drug Effort?
Residents of Kunar and Nangarhar blame aerial eradication of opium poppies for an outbreak of illness, and the government promises to investigate.
Crackdown on Cable TV
The government’s move to limit the type of programmes that can be shown may simply drive viewers to watch unregulated satellite TV.
National Police Secure Northern Roads
Central government now controls checkpoints connecting major cities in the north, replacing armed men controlled by local commanders.
Kabul Ready for Presidential Inauguration
The city gets a makeover and officials tighten security as they await the arrival of dignitaries from around the world.
Women Enter Business World
Start-up help for small businesses from small microfinance loans.
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