I don't pretend to know the exact reasons behind this ban, it may be that we can take the EEC regulating body at face value, I don't see why paranoia should be allowed to creep in. I've had ( and am still having ) the pleasure of operating in both Congo and Afghanistan and personally welcome the restrictions based on, if nothing else, the lack of regulatory effectiveness of the aviation authourities of those countries....especially the DR Congo. If nobody is taking care to ensure that operating practises of these ailrlines meets the minimum standards then they most certainly should not be allowed to operate into Europe. I believe that Ariana Afghan Airways is taking steps to overhaul its operation, its competitor, Kam Air should take note... As for the Congo, as with most things, there's little hope.