Afghanistan

Dirty Businesses Spread Pollution in Afghan Province

Residents of Sorkhrod district and Jalalabad city face health risks from lack of environmental controls.

Afghan Currency Traders Accused of Cheating

Residents of Nangarhar province complain they are being charged more for marked notes.

Celebrations Misfire in Southeast Afghan Province

With modern firearms, tradition of shooting into the air leads to casualties and lasting feuds.

Afghans Complain of Substandard Medicines

Out-of-date and counterfeit substances pose serious threat to public health.

Afghanistan's Electoral Crisis

Amid accusations of vote-rigging, analysts warn of turbulent times ahead.

Afghan Butchers Pose Public Health Hazard

Lack of proper regulation leads to casual slaughtering practices and sales of diseased meat.

Afghan Fighting Season Begins Amid Political Deadlock

Taleban may exploit power vacuum as election result controversy continues.

Afghan Youth Debates: Second-Round Turnout Lower in Kunduz

Afghan Youth Debates: Election Fraud Accusations Dismissed

Afghanistan: Khost Locals Contest "Inflated Turnout" Claim

Candidate Abdullah Abdullah said turnout figures showed more voters than actually exist in the province.