Unfinished Business in Afghanistan
Killing of top negotiator could be sign of worse conflict to come once international troops leave.
Afghanistan's Troublesome Parliament
Legislators boycott proceedings over partial revision of election results.
Afghan Scepticism Over Bonn Conference
Critics say planning for the future will be meaningless without security on the ground.
Helmand Farmers Threaten Return to Opium
Switch to cotton hasn’t worked because the cash crop doesn’t sell, growers say.
Afghanistan's Unwilling Addicts
Rise in opium use among women blamed on addict husbands who prefer docile partners.
Complaints at Afghan "Model Prison"
Officials at Uruzgan’s purpose-built jail accept there is too little money for food, but say it is the same all over the country.
Taleban Claim New Missiles Downing Aircraft
Military officials say few crashes are due to enemy fire, and even then standard weapons were probably used.
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Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
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Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
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Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.