Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
Afghanistan: Hardship Grows as Economy Nears Collapse | DW News Asia
Sep 28, 2021 – Afghanistan heads closer to economic collapse, with the banks limiting withdrawals, inflation high, and unemployment growing. 03:27 The Taliban has also announced the reinstatement of executions and amputations. 11:01 A roundup of other major developments from the country.
