Focus: Afghanistan

Ten years after the Petersberg Conference all eyes are on Bonn again where the world community is to discuss Afghanistan's future. With international commitments due to wind down, much depends on internal reforms.

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Ten years after the Petersberg Conference all eyes are on Bonn again where the world community is to discuss Afghanistan's future. With international commitments due to wind down, much depends on internal reforms.

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NATO troops in Afghanistan: How fast should they go? # 06.10.2011 18 Uhr # Journal Englisch

Friday marks ten years since the beginning of the US-led war in Afghanistan. Today, more than 130-thousand foreign troops remain in that country... the lion's share from the United States. With defence budgets under massive pressure, the US and other NATO countries are keen to reduce those numbers. But how fast should they go? A question Nato defence ministers have been discussing in Brussels today.

Bonn conference

Germany's foreign minister expresses optimism about Afghanistan talks, despite notable absences.

Pre-conference talks

As foreign ministers gather to discuss Afghanistan, delegates from the country have their say.

'A new phase'

Rangin Dadfar Spanta, the Afghan national security adviser, speaks about his hopes for the country.

Anti-Afghan protest

Protesters call for a speedy exit from Afghanistan on the eve of a conference in Germany.

Sinking hopes

'Farce' threatens Afghanistan summit in Germany after Pakistan announces boycott of the talks.

Looking for answers

Afghans are eager to hear what will come of the Bonn conference on Afghanistan.

Under fire

The ICRC wants action to stop aid workers and hospitals coming under fire in conflict zones.

Alliance under review

Pakistanis are calling for their government to end its alliance with the US after the NATO strike.

Afghan press

Afghan journalist Sanjar Sohail says new media are changing the face of his society.

Hampered development

The obsession with security shouldn't allow social development in Afghanistan to be ignored.

Opposing interests

Afghanistan remains torn between internal and foreign interests.

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