Afghan life away from the public eye - in pictures

A look around the outskirts of Kabul

A woman walks on the outskirts of Kabul. Reuters

A boy cools off his horse in the Qargha Lake, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan. Reuters

Qargha Lake and its surrounding areas provide recreational activities such as boating, surfing and golfing. Reuters

A balloon vendor in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital. AP

A girl stands along a road in Kabul. A suicide bomber attacked a security forces convoy in the city on April 21, authorities said. Reuters

A boy runs during a dust storm at the Qargha Lake. Reuters

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