Sayed Yaqub Ibrahimi
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Security and fair representation a common theme in policy statements from three of the presidential contenders.
A new government department is set to tackle the opium trade – but will it prevail?
Observers and political agents keep a close watch as ballot papers brought in by donkey are sorted ahead of the final count.
Some people say they were forced to vote for General Dostum.
Journalist in northern Afghanistan accuses followers of General Dostum of abducting and assaulting him for alleged theft of incriminating video.
A major gas leak prompts Balkh province residents to take action - but can they prevail over local militia leaders?
Accidental deaths from firearms are common, but Afghans are reluctant to give up their prized guns.
An experimental programme seeks to raise money for the country’s hard-pressed hospitals.
Now that many commanders have been at least partially disarmed, their former victims are demonstrating their new-found power.