Afghanistan

Disarmament Completed in the North

Local residents hope that the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration programme will bring peace to their region.

18 Nov 05

Authorities say that incidents of young boys being kidnapped and abused by commanders may actually be increasing.

18 Nov 05

A new decree is forcing kiosk owners and pushcart operators to find other ways to do business.

18 Nov 05

Scores of youngsters are held with their mothers in Afghan prisons.

18 Nov 05

Residents of northern area claim a local commander retaliated against them for voting for President Hamed Karzai.

18 Nov 05

Clothing and shoe manufacturers complain that they’re unable to compete with lower cost goods imported mainly from China.

18 Nov 05

Desperate conditions continue for displaced people who cannot to go home.

18 Nov 05

While some worry about the costs associated with celebrating the holiday, most look forward to following the tradition.

18 Nov 05

The nation gets its first exercise centre for women, but concerns over public reactions mean its location must be kept secret.

18 Nov 05

A new programme seeks to remove munitions left over from years of war.

18 Nov 05

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