Afghanistan

A Helmand Heroine

Fawzia Olumi runs many risks to promote women’s affairs in the province.

20 Sep 07

Chaos on the streets of Helmand’s capital as drivers buy licenses rather than take a test.

20 Sep 07

Renewed popularity for traditional fairs where villagers come to buy and sell.

20 Sep 07

A new style of music sweeps the province.

20 Sep 07

Local boys wrestle to defend their village’s honour in an age-old tradition.

20 Sep 07

Refugees from the fighting in Sangin gather in the provincial capital.

20 Sep 07

Low-flying aircraft over Lashkar Gah are a source of irritation to locals.

20 Sep 07

Kabul children get a chance to practice circus feats.

14 Sep 07

Life is tough for civilians in Garmseer as fighting continues.

14 Sep 07

Religious council bans lavish wedding parties in Balkh to prevent locals bankrupting themselves.

11 Sep 07

Support local journalists