Blind Afghans Strive for Change
Disabled people face social prejudice and a lack of government support.
5 Dec 16
Disabled people face social prejudice and a lack of government support.
Minors are seen as the ideal way to smuggle and supply narcotics.
People with powerful connections find it easy to avoid prosecution.
Tribal elders say that most girls are married off before the age of 14.
Suspects exploit disorder to escape to insurgent-controlled areas to evade justice.
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
State agencies accused of failing to fulfil their mandate.
Corruption and mismanagement leaves army ranks woefully under-resourced.
Government agencies accused of diverting supplies meant for the six northeastern states.