Mohammad Saber

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Pistachio nuts: People in Badghis province in Afghanistan have been chopping down trees for firewood even though the nut crop is valuable. (Photo: Flickr/Theogeo)

Pistachio nuts: People in Badghis province in Afghanistan have been chopping down trees for firewood even though the nut crop is valuable. (Photo: Flickr/Theogeo)

Badghis Pistachio Forests Face Destruction

Poverty and a lack of fuel leading people to chop down valuable nut trees.

13 May 10

Charikar Angered by Security Force Presence

US and Afghan troops agree to leave town at the request of Kabul officials.

2 Mar 10

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