Graphic detail | Prisoners of war
Violence in Afghanistan last year was worse than in Syria
As NATO draws down forces, the Taliban have reclaimed much of the country
ON AUGUST 19TH Afghans will take to the streets to mark 100 years of independence from Britain. They have more to protest about than to celebrate: their country has not known peace for 40 years.
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