Qais Faqiri

Forced Marriage Leads to Tragedy

A murder highlights the problems created when young women are forced to marry against their will.

New Hope for Rural Health Care

Two new internationally-supported programmes aim to make badly-needed services available to remote areas of the country.

Delegates Protest Changes in Constitution

Some from the north who participated in drafting the document accuse the president of altering their work.

Strong Central Government Urged

President's Powers Questioned

Extra Police to Calm Mazar-e-Sharif

Central government has sent forces to police a worsening security situation blamed on infighting between northern warlords.