Crossfire Forces Wardak Farmers Off Land
Locals abandon orchards after getting caught up in fighting between US forces and insurgents.
Melon Crop Under Threat
Failure of efforts to stop the melon fly prompts farmers in the north to consider giving up the crop.
Ethnic Clashes Hit Faryab
Minor incident blows up into full-scale rioting between Uzbeks and Pashtuns in northern province.
Balkh Power Struggle Leaves Locals Fearful
Residents of Balkh province braced for violence as two prominent figures square off over the elections.
Heratis in No Mood for Second Vote
Locals so angry and disappointed by electoral fraud, many say they will not vote if ballot goes to second round.
Kambakhsh Freed
Student jailed for downloading from the Internet is released.
Ballot Uncertainty Fuels Cynicism in Helmand
As post-election agony continues, Helmandis are increasingly disillusioned with their government - and with democracy itself.
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Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.