Photojournalism Exhibition Afghanistan: Beyond the Silk Road by Fardin Waezi. 14th to 22nd September, 2012. Atrium Gallery, Federation Square. Melbourne, Australia.

Afghanistan Olympic Athletes, 2012

Crowds gathered at Ghazi Stadium to welcome the Afghan Olympic team on their return home. Six athletes including a female competed in the London 2012 Olympic Games.  Rohullah Nikpa won a  bronze medal for his country in the men's 68kg taekwando competition.

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Clash site in  Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

A member of Afghan Special Forces moving along with NATO soldier near the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan Army vehicle near the clash site in  Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

An Afghan soldier stands guard close to the clash site in Pul-e-Charkhi area in Kabul, Afghanistan, 02 August 2012.

The Loya Jirga.

The Loya Jirga, a key gathering of government officials and elders to discuss peace efforts in Afghanistan, opens today in Kabul.

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