Afghanistan's High Peace Council: Five Years On
Some Afghans are sceptical about an initiative intended to convince fighters to lay down their arms.
Some Afghans are sceptical about an initiative intended to convince fighters to lay down their arms.
Government needs to confront factors that lead young people into violence.
Calls for more clarity on who might qualify as a negotiating partner in peace talks.
Kabul administration needs to work hand-in-hand with civil society groups to build consensus.
"Never again" does not mean much when divisions remain so deep.
Images reflect unresolved issues around an undisputed massacre.
Experts say campaign continues, but needs to evolve.
Authorities try to weed out people who might pose security threats from others returning from Syria.
Provincial councillors acknowledge that aid efforts sometimes ignore communities’ real needs.
Some see peace as a result of top-down policies, others as something for individuals to work toward.