Lack Of Justice Hampers Afghanistan's Stability

Ask people in Afghanistan about justice and they'll most likely tell you there isn't any.

Laws in Afghanistan are often not enforced, especially if the offender is rich or powerful. The courts are a confusing maze in which justice is dispensed at a glacial pace. Often, the outcomes are determined by bribes.

The U.S. and its allies have pledged to rebuild Afghanistan. But the coalition has lagged in its efforts to develop the rule of law — and ignoring the lack of justice is proving a costly mistake.

"You have to defend your right," he says. "But when you actually face the real situation, it is extremely difficult. There will be no one to listen to you. No one." - Listen to the Story
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