Afghanistan: Cotton Instead of Poppy?
Locals say that reviving a once-flourishing processing plant could provide a much-needed alternative.
Locals say that reviving a once-flourishing processing plant could provide a much-needed alternative.
Graduates claim that many institutions are just money-making enterprises.
Ex-militants say that broken promises are prolonging the insurgency.
Government struggles to protect vast areas of woodland.
Poor infrastructure means that more and more territory is being swallowed up.
Hopes that new infrastructure could replace opium farming in the southern province.
Nearly 23,000 tonnes sold abroad this year, bringing in some four million dollars.
Hopes that efforts will boost fortunes of local Herati art scene.
Some organisations accused of following self-serving agendas.
Some 200 militia members operate in one small district of the restive southeastern province.