Gol Ahmad Ehsan
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Taleban may exploit power vacuum as election result controversy continues.
As foreigners leave Helmand, women producing handicrafts say skills will be lost unless new markets can be found.
Contenders for council seats in southern province say their gender puts them at a major disadvantage.
Locals say non-combatants are dying at the hands of police and soldiers.
Some suspect the meeting was orchestrated by Karzai supporters who want to prolong his term.
Militants hope to exploit security vacuum as international forces reduce presence.
Insurgents said to be building up presence in the area.
With security improving, tens of thousands of children are still prevented from resuming their education.
Organisation says it avoid politics and just wants to get things done.
Some women in Helmand say decision will reduce respect for them.