Afghanistan: The High Price of Virginity
Campaigners say that women are routinely victimised and subjected to traumatic and invasive tests.
Campaigners say that women are routinely victimised and subjected to traumatic and invasive tests.
Residents of northern city say noise pollution is making their lives a misery.
Despite a government crackdown, supernatural practices remain as popular as ever in Afghanistan.
Tens of thousands beg or sell trinkets rather than attending school.
Young people resentful at being pulled out of school to boost crowds at public events.
Concerns that schemes designed to help women become economically self-sufficient have been abandoned.
Activists warn that public awareness campaigns are having little impact.
Most schools are closed, but teachers still receive their salaries.
Disabled people face social prejudice and a lack of government support.
Minors are seen as the ideal way to smuggle and supply narcotics.