8am: Several citizens have complained about the growing unemployment, expanding poverty, and lack of job opportunities in Afghanistan. They argue that despite the Taliban’s claims of creating employment opportunities, their downsizing of government structures has not only failed to generate jobs but has also deprived people of their livelihoods. These citizens further state that favoritism, nepotism, and the dominance of Taliban loyalists have marginalized individuals who do not share the Taliban’s ideology or lack connections. Click here to read more (external link).