Conflict

Bosnians Still Traumatised by War

Taleban Vent Ire on Afghan Local Police

Insurgents say no weddings or funeral services for “infidel” police recruits – on pain of death.

Tajikistan: Islamic Militancy No Phantom Menace

Death of veteran militant leader proves truth of warnings that fighters were infiltrating from Afghanistan.

Afghan Alarm at Talk of More Bloodshed

American military warns that 2011 will be especially violent.

Iraqis' Mixed Emotions Over Bin Laden's Death

Al-Qaeda leader is not thought to have ever set foot in the country, but it became one of his main battlegrounds.

Few Tears Shed for "Tajik Bin Laden"

Killing of veteran militant seen as al-Qaeda emissary has eased but not removed security threat in Central Asian state, analysts say.

Funding False Hopes in Darfur

Governments that pay for humanitarian effort must act to curb interference by Khartoum.

Music Shops Silenced in Nangarhar

Insurgents blamed for serial bomb attacks on music traders, though Taleban deny it.

Garage Ban in Khujand

Afghan Checkpoints Draw Insurgent Attacks

Tagab district residents say police taking up position too near schools and health centre.