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By Kevin Sieff
Articles from the author
The British left their wigs behind in Africa
In former colonies — Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Malawi and others — the long, white, horsehair locks are still worn by judges and lawyers
5m read
The vast minefields of Afghanistan
While the bulk of the US troops are back in the safety of their homeland, a rising number of children die from explosives they have left behind
6m read
An unusual quest for asylum in Afghanistan
The world’s unluckiest refugees might be the ones moving in the opposite direction
5m read
Herat grapples with surge in kidnappings
In war-torn Afghanistan, the third-largest city was an oasis of peace and prosperity — until abductors came with their demands for ransom
6m read
Afghan radio helps in search of the missing
A twice-a-week show is giving hope to families whose members have disappeared — helping some find their loved ones, and others closure
4m read
12 hours away from the nearest school
Wakhan, Afghanistan residents contemplate mass exodus while billions are spent elsewhere
6m read
A quest to save the snow leopard
Environmental group out to better know one of world's most vulnerable species
5m read
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