Afghan Interior Ministry Takes on Armed Factions
The interior ministry takes a bold step to curb the power of warring paramilitary groups, but the government may still be too weak to dismantle their political support.
15 Feb 10
Afghanistan
Afghan Opium: A Failed Jihad?
Corruption, lack of security and poor coordination combine to torpedo the counter-narcotics effort.
15 Feb 10
Helmand Heads for Record Poppy Harvest
Provincial officials say 2007 could be the biggest year yet for opium production in the war-torn province.
15 Feb 10
Playing With Fire in Afghanistan's North
Recent protests in Jowzjan may signal attempts to chip away at central government.
15 Feb 10
Iraqi School Books Criticised for Sectarian Bias
Minorities say new religious curriculum places unfair emphasis on Shia Islam.
15 Feb 10
Turmoil Reveals Iraqi Reliance on US
Week of explosions and fraught negotiations shows Iraq struggling to emerge from America’s shadow.
15 Feb 10
Herati Divisions Over US Consulate Plan
Some say diplomatic mission will bring risk of attacks, but others hopeful it will boost city.
4 Feb 10
Garmsir Protest Shows Taleban Reach
Demo allegedly staged by insurgents leaves at least six dead and many more angry at government and foreign forces.
30 Jan 10
Afghan Journalists Under Fire
Government professes to respect freedom of expression, but journalists tell a different story.
30 Jan 10
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