KABUL (Aftenposten): Afghanistan is less corrupt than before. It does not make the life of the carpet merchant Mohammad any better.
The carpet seller sits among the colorful carpets and counts up the sales he has made. Photo: Afshin Ismaeli
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Published: 04/01/2024 11:23
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- Afghanistan has less corruption, but life is no better for people like carpet merchant Mohammad. The Taliban have increased taxes and incomes have risen, despite a major economic crisis and food shortages.
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Mohammad (62) knew that the time had come to pay taxes.
In the carpet shop in the capital, Kabul, he prepared for the payment day. He listened for the footsteps and conversations of the tax collectors as they approached. The local sellers fear the worst when they arrive, Mohammad tells Aftenposten.
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2024-01-04 10:23:02
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