Particular concern has been expressed over the construction of an air base at Shindand in western Afghanistan.

The Dalak are an ethnic group found mainly in western Afghanistan.

Iran extended its reach into western Afghanistan and has secured a deep hold in Iraq.

After that the army marched to Zaranj, in modern day south western Afghanistan.

In western Afghanistan, the situation south of Herat has become increasingly hazardous.

Two years ago, foreign engineers built a new highway through the desert of western Afghanistan, past this ancient trading post and on to the outside world.

"Keep this area stable, but make it friendly for them," said a senior European diplomat in western Afghanistan.

Delaram is a city and a district in western Afghanistan.

Herat, in western Afghanistan, is an ancient city on an historic trade route.

This is a problem in western Afghanistan.