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Despite the Taliban regime's ouster in Afghanistan more than a decade ago, oppressive tribal traditions remain more powerful than law, leaving thousands of young Afghan women imprisoned or killed for 'moral crimes'.
Afghanistan is not only a country in perpetual turmoil, but also a geological miracle. Can they now harness 1,000 billion Euros worth of natural resources in order to lift the nation out of poverty?
Imagine a perfect replica of Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'...at one third of the size of a postage stamp. This artist delights in the art of miniaturization. In a standard matchbox, a host of 20th century masterpieces can be found, including works by Van Gogh and Picasso.
Times are hard for the Opposition Alliance. The drought is in its third year. Up to 200,000 have crossed the mountains to seek refuge in Pakistan since the border was closed last year. Pakistan still harbours 3 million Afghans, but won't register them. So the situation in the transit camps is desperate. Pakistan is the main supporter of the Taliban.
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