Afghanistan

War of Words in Kabul

Bitter rivalry between pro-westerners and mujahedin spilling over on to the pages of the capital’s newspapers.

21 Feb 05

Pro-democracy politicians discouraged from joining new progressive movement after the arrest of some of its founding members.

21 Feb 05

There are fears that the US attack on Iraq will shift international attention away from Afghanistan.

21 Feb 05

Questions asked of leading supreme court judge following much criticised ruling.

21 Feb 05

The first mosque in Afghanistan to make provision for female worshippers is taking shape in central Kabul.

21 Feb 05

As the second post-Taleban school year begins, poverty and prejudice are still keeping girls out of education.

21 Feb 05

Afghans freed from United States captivity say Kabul is worse than Guantanamo Bay.

21 Feb 05

Religious leaders have been learning how to promote and maintain Afghanistan’s new stability.

21 Feb 05

New chapter for the city is an unhappy one for book lovers.

21 Feb 05

Illiterate, middle-aged women are flocking to government-sponsored basic education classes.

21 Feb 05

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