Afghan forces kill 14 civilians in ground raid, locals say
Angry residents along with families of the victims said innocent men, women and children were targeted by the Afghan soldiers
Why are women mediators still not recognised?
Women mediators play a vital role and are often the bridge between communities, armed groups and conflict parties
Child bride refugees spur Sweden to tighten marriage law
Under a law, expected to come into force in January, Sweden will invalidate all underage marriages
Child marriage survivors say UK law legitimises 'terrible' abuse
Nearly 2,000 young people in Britain, the vast majority of them girls, were wed before the age of 18 between 2010 and 2015
Afghans shut out by polling station chaos return to vote
Many independent election observers have been reluctant to work, fearing militant attacks.
Afghan voters brave attacks, delays on election day
Taliban militants issued statements ahead of the vote telling people not to take part in what they consider a foreign-imposed process
Suicide attack kills 15 people in Afghan capital on election day
Militants issued statements before the election warning people not to take part in what they consider a foreign-imposed process
Afghans vote amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats
Taliban militants have told people not to take part in what they consider a foreign-imposed process
Women candidates face "small-scale war" in Afghan election
More than 400 women are contesting seats but say the country's patriarchal culture means they will face a battle to be heard even if they win.
Death toll in Afghanistan election rally blast climbs to at least 22 -officials
A police spokesman in the northeast province of Takhar said explosives were placed in a motorcycle near the rally