There is a massive food crisis waiting to explode in Northern Afghanistan. (Details here). It appears that the food from the donar countries is not reaching the remote parts. The climate, the terrible transport infrastructure and unimaginable levels of corruption - all probably share the blame.

On a more cheerful note: this photo essay (via mefi) takes a humourous look at the rebirth of television/movie industry in Afghanistan.

Some of the exiled are returning home to rebuild the country.

The cynic in me knows that there is a long way to go for Afghanistan before they have anything resembling a humane society. I wish them best.