EDITORIAL: Trouble in Afghanistan is not just Talibanism

There are also reports that much of the money for reconstruction is not being properly utilised and ends up in Western coffers through salaries and commissions to Western staff and experts hired for advice. There are also allegations of corruption. Much of this information is not hidden. Recent conferences in Kabul have pointed to this rising menace of corruption and nepotism and Afghans have indicated that they are not happy with the situation. The logical conclusion is that some people are getting very rich while the majority is still below the poverty line.