Iran

The New Mullah Omars

The Taleban leader may be out of power but some in authority today continue his repressive policies.

1 Sep 06

Following an outbreak of violence in Herat, the Afghan president tries to retain the support of an important warlord.

1 Sep 06

Hazara gunmen could scupper efforts to return displaced Tajiks and Pashtuns to Bamyan.

1 Sep 06

Hundreds flock to Erbil in hope of unconventional cure for their dental problems.

29 Aug 06

The high price of dye and wool has driven down the quality of Afghan rugs – and demand is falling as a result.

19 Aug 06

Lebanese crisis elicits Iraqi admiration for Hezbollah’s defiance as well as pity for civilian casualties.

19 Aug 06

A deadly combination of war, disease and negligence has killed 20 million Iraqi palm trees, severely damaging date production.

18 Aug 06

Kurdish officials blame central government for long fuel lines and power cuts, but the public holds local authorities responsible.

27 Jul 06

Will the committee set up to oversee the aid money coming into Afghanistan have the tools to keep track of a previously chaotic spending process?

19 Jul 06

Sturgeon continues to be illegally caught and sold, with the authorities seemingly doing little to curb the poaching.

6 Jul 06

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