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Afghan Fighting Season Begins Amid Political Deadlock
Taleban may exploit power vacuum as election result controversy continues.
9 Jul 14
Income Generation for Women Falters in Afghan South
As foreigners leave Helmand, women producing handicrafts say skills will be lost unless new markets can be found.
15 May 14
Female Afghan Candidates in Helmand Call for Fair Campaign
Contenders for council seats in southern province say their gender puts them at a major disadvantage.
26 Mar 14
Afghan Forces Accused of Helmand Civilian Casualties
Locals say non-combatants are dying at the hands of police and soldiers.
10 Feb 14
Helmand Gathering Calls for Afghan Election Delay
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
16 Jul 13
Helmand Hit by Summer Fighting
Militants hope to exploit security vacuum as international forces reduce presence.
4 Jun 13
Taleban Deny Plan To Attack Helmand Dam
Insurgents said to be building up presence in the area.
13 May 13
Demand for Helmand Schools to Reopen
With security improving, tens of thousands of children are still prevented from resuming their education.
7 May 13
Afghanistan: Praise for New Civic Group in Helmand
Organisation says it avoid politics and just wants to get things done.
23 Apr 13
Afghanistan: Shia Clerics Ban Marriage Payments
Some women in Helmand say decision will reduce respect for them.
11 Apr 12
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