Rising Opium Production in Helmand
Farmers shift to growing poppy in areas where official counter-narcotics programme doesn’t reach.
3 Jan 12
Conflict
Licensed Banditry in Helmand
Armed employees of local security firms accused of robbery and worse.
17 Dec 11
Broad Welcome for US Pact Decision in Afghanistan
Opposition complains that special assembly was unconstitutional.
1 Dec 11
Respite for Troubled Afghan Province
People in Uruzgan say security situation definitely getting better.
23 Nov 11
Uzbek Rail Blast Sparks Terror Fears
22 Nov 11
Lives on the Line in Azerbaijan
Villagers eke out existence along "line of control" facing Armenian-held territory.
15 Nov 11
Southern Kazak City Reels From Shooting Spree
Prosecutors say dead gunman had Islamist links.
14 Nov 11
Does Kazakstan Attack Reflect Rising Militancy?
Suspected Islamist kills seven, blows himself up.
14 Nov 11
Bosnians Fear Worst After Embassy Shooting
People worry that a gun attack on the US embassy will further destabilise the divided country and do serious damage to its international reputation.
31 Oct 11
Egyptian Copts See Bleak Future
Community has long borne the brunt of systematic discrimination, but now face violence from Islamic extremists.
27 Oct 11
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