Afghanistan, May 11 -- Afghan retirees protest weekly in Kabul, demanding unpaid pensions amid rising living costs and years of silence from government authorities.
On Saturday, May 10, retired government employees once again protested in front of the Pension Treasury building, demanding their overdue pension payments. This marks the latest in a series of weekly protests, but the retirees say their grievances have been ignored by the authorities.
Despite repeated requests, the retirees claim that relevant Taliban institutions have not responded to their demands.
A retired teacher emphasized the financial burden they face, noting they have gone four years without pensions while struggling with rent, utility bills, and other living expense...