Afghanistan's High Peace Council: Five Years On
Some Afghans are sceptical about an initiative intended to convince fighters to lay down their arms.
Some Afghans are sceptical about an initiative intended to convince fighters to lay down their arms.
Experts argue that vital resource could be worth of billions of US dollars to the country.
Medical centres tend to be concentrated in urban areas, leaving villagers little access to care.
Afghan government urged to act so as to fend off an economic crisis
Despite some progress, advances in equality have been uneven across the country.
Growing public enthusiasm not backed up by funding, especially anywhere outside Kabul.
Project encourages public participation in politics.
Unemployment and security concerns prompt tens of thousands of young people to leave the country.
Fear of retribution means victims feel they have no choice but to stay silent.
Young people turn to narcotics to escape lives of poverty.