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The Bala Hissar fort in Gardez, southern Afghanistan. (Photo: Sahil Mangal)

Medieval Afghan Fort Under Threat

Locals say important cultural site neglected after years of battle damage, and endangered by continuing army presence.

A US Marine keeps watch as NATO forces visit Helmand’s Nawa district to assess moves to handing over control of security to Afghan forces. (Photo: Sgt. John R. Rohrer/US Marine Corps/Isafmedia)

Karzai's Curious Counterblast

Afghan leader accuses Americans of colluding with Taleban, then says he was just trying to improve relations with Washington.

Bridge connecting Afghan border town of Hairatan with Uzbekistan. (Photo: Qayum Babak)

Cross-Border Trade Depressed in Afghan North

Merchants claim customs procedures at Hairatan checkpoint are riddled with corruption and red tape.

UK Plans to Use Tajikistan as Afghan Exit Route

Election day in 2009 presidential ballot. Balkh province, northern Afghanistan. (Photo: IWPR)

Afghanistan: 2014 Election Plans Seen as Flawed

President wants to recycle voter IDs used in previous, controversial elections.

Existential Fears in Afghanistan

Local experts say unchecked pressure from neighbours could fracture the state.

Tajik-Uzbek Relations at Low Ebb

As Uzbek leader calls for respect and mutual understanding, many Tajiks believe it is time he showed some.

Afghan Youth Debates: Calls for Impartial Media in Kandahar

Tajik Labour Migrants Leave "Orphans" Behind

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A woman reacts over the body of her daughter, next to a clinic that was damaged during a Russian missile attack, on June 1, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine. At least three were killed, including a child, and others were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images

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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community

Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.

An AFPTV cameraman films while smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023 as raging battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, entered southern Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza on October 8. © Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images

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Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.