With Afghanistan hovering between peace and war, and the government paralyzed by a tense political power struggle, it took a while for the coronavirus to become a reality for Afghans.
Some said they thought the virus was a false rumor or a harmless flu; others believed it would affect only “godless” countries.
But over the past several days, with 22 cases of the coronavirus confirmed nationwide, the impact of the pandemic has begun to hit home. Now, the divided government and its desperately poor health system must grapple with a crisis that is bringing life to a halt in the West — and it must do so while contending with a militant group vying for power across half of the country. Read More…
