The new U.N. Special Envoy to Afghanistan visited the Afghan capital, Kabul, Friday, and vowed to bring changes to help with rebuilding efforts in the war-torn country.

As combat operations rage across Helmand province, Musa Qala district is quiet – and firmly under Taleban control.

A reporter embeds with the Taleban to see the brutal evidence of war in Greshk.

In Wardak, just 40 kilometres from Kabul, the Taleban are operating openly, terrorising residents and paralysing the government.