Afghan Press Odyssey
In Afghanistan, the frontlines were difficult to find and a fistful of dollars was more useful than a bullet-proof vest.
4 Aug 05
Tajikistan
Great Game Reprise?
There are fears Russia and American may once again exploit Afghan divisions to exert their influence over the country.
4 Aug 05
Pakistan Looks to Karzai
Afghan premier Hamid Karzai is the key to good relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
4 Aug 05
CIS Refuses to Fight Taleban
Countries neighbouring Afghanistan refuse to participate directly in US-led military strike against the Kabul regime.
4 Aug 05
The Pillage of Afghan Heritage
The wholesale destruction of Afghanistan's cultural heritage has gone virtually unnoticed.
4 Aug 05
Tajikistan: Family Before Politics
The law promises equality for Tajik women, but many of those who pursue a career in politics are invariably disappointed.
14 Jul 05
Tajikistan: Seeking Refuge From a Man's War
During the 1991-97 civil war, thousands of women and children fled to Afghanistan to live as refugees. But despite their suffering, many women have now found professional success.
12 Jul 05
Tajik Girls Disappearing From Classrooms
Growing poverty and the dominance of conservative values post independence take their toll on female education.
30 Jun 05
Birth Control by Decree in Uzbekistan
A family planning campaign that looks benign is marred by allegations of forced sterilisation on a wide scale.
19 May 05
Taking Control in Tajikistan
Women become the breadwinners in this patriarchal society, leaving men depressed and suicidal.
19 May 05
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