Sayed Jalal Shajjan

Meeting former Afghan fighters who now hunt for emeralds in Panjshir

After laying down their arms, a number of former soldiers with the Northern Alliance became involved in the only opportunity to make a living in the region: emerald mining.

Afghanistan: under the shadow of family violence

Divorce rates are on the rise in Afghanistan, but there are still so many women and children forced to endure a life of violence to avoid the shame of a failed marriage.

Mismanagement and chaos mar Afghan elections

Afghans mired in a tussle between the Kabul government, the Taliban and an ongoing US occupation, look for a way to create a better society.