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Factions demand radical changes to electoral system. -
Questions raised as to whether it will even be possible to vote in some districts. -
Locals question why propaganda broadcasts have not been shut down. -
A system intended to ensure transparency in October’s polls may not go far enough. -
New scheme aims to entice locals away from growing narcotics that help fuel insurgency.
23 Feb 18
Farmland under threat as access to irrigation decreases.
22 Feb 18
Locals say that conservative attitudes are changing.
22 Feb 18
Small-scale craftsmen still process their product using millstones turned by camels.
20 Feb 18
Performers and parties targeted in insurgent clampdown.
19 Feb 18
X-rated clips uploaded onto users’ mobile phones.
19 Feb 18
Workers returning from Iran also fuelling narcotics epidemic.
15 Feb 18
Despite the dangers, tens of thousands continue to seek a better future across the border.
14 Feb 18
New enterprises seem to go too far in promoting independence.
12 Feb 18
Locals say that precious assets are being squandered.
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