Taliban gains underscore President Ghani’s tumultuous year in office, but the economy is also weighing the country down.

Taliban gains underscore President Ghani’s tumultuous year in office, but the economy is also weighing the country down.

Heavy fighting between government militia and the Taliban has increased demand for doctors – and death threats.

Residents of Kunduz province concerned after black-masked fighters take control of their villages.

Afghanistan is among several countries under pressure to deport Chinese members of the Muslim ethnic group.

Afghan woman, whose genitalia was severed by her husband, fights for justice amid rising violence against women.
![A divorce will cost Sadia $9,000, according to her family [Bethany Matta/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/201410595112140734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Hundreds of translators, who took risks to aid US war efforts, accuse US of reneging on pledge to help them.
![The translators are growing anxious as insecurity continues to plague the country [Bethany Matta/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/201493095533524580_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Taliban makes quick gains in Afghanistan with little opposition from Afghan army as US withdrawal begins.
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A new report by Amnesty International looks at civilian casualties by US troops and the ongoing lack of accountability.

Amid vote audit and horse-trading, politicians of all hues agree a compromise is needed to avoid political instability.
![ISAF help transport ballot boxes from Herat province to Kabul [Bethany Matta /Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20147288191234734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Violent attacks in Afghanistan cause a surge in child civilian casualties and impede access to medical care.
![In Afghanistan, an average of 40 children were killed or injured every week from January to June [Bethany Matta/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014717994012734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)