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| Afghanistan |
| Kabul Looks to Keep Morale High Despite Rising Violence |
| 2015-05-23 |
| [Tolo News] A recent spate of attacks and reports of deteriorating conditions in much of the country have gripped the capital in recent weeks. However, death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate... as warm weather sets in, Kabul residents have sought to keep their morale high and distance themselves from the horrors of war in Afghanistan. On Friday, hundreds of people - including men, women and kiddies - gathered in various picnic areas around the capital to enjoy leisure time with friends and family. While seemingly a simple, everyday affair, it is activities such as these that seem the greatest act of defiance against the terrorist groups seeking to subdue the Afghan public through fear. "Today, I visited this picnic ground and had fun because of the environment here," a Kabul resident named Maryam told TOLOnews. The Babur Gardens and Qargha Lake in Kabul are among the most historic and popular visiting sites in the city. Residents from various corners of the capital gather in both locations for picnics on warm days. "When I came and saw my countrymen in joy, I felt at peace," a Kabul resident named Sher Khan said. Nevertheless, while an afternoon picnic with loved-ones can offer a brief respite from the challenges of life in Afghanistan, the realities of the country's conflict are never too far off the minds of capital residents. "The armed opponents conduct terror attacks in our country, therefore the security forces should struggle to secure the people from the attacks, as our countrymen are killed and maimed as a result of the violence," Maryam said just after marveling at beauty of the picnic scene. |
| Posted by:Fred |