Stories about Afghanistan from March, 2006
Central Asia: Happy Nawruz!
Ataman Rakin wishes “Happy Nawruz” and gives some background information on the festivities that are celebrated in all Central Asian states.
Central Asia: Snow Leopards
James of neweurasia says that economic incentives may be behind the rise in Central Asia's snow leopard population. Their numbers, though, are still dangerously low.
Afghan Whispers: Justice, Discrimination & Poor Animals
Afghan Warrior is upset that a former intelligence chief during communist period was condemned but others who have done worse holding responsibilities in government. The blogger says “It's so sad when the many criminals in high government posts are not being prosecuted – people who destroyed 70% of the capital...
Afghan Whispers: Citizens, Herat & Economy
Sohrab Kabuli talks about social class differences in Kabul. He says that the Afghan President says citizens are secure in Kabul. Kabuli says if citizens are people who are running NGOs or national or international institutes with high salaries, holidays in Dubai or Tajikistan and with real comfort at home...
Afghanistan: Dying Mothers & Children
Mirwais calls on the international community to save dying children and mothers in Afghanistan.