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Meshrano Jirga says more people die of pollution than suicide attacks

Kabul, Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan Source: Fardin Waezi, UNAMA

Afghan Senate raised their concerns over the air pollution in Kabul city. Some members of the Jirga said that due to climate change in Kabul city, people's deaths deteriorate the number of people killed in suicide attacks, and the Senate members blame the shortfalls of the authorities. Afghan Health Ministry has also expressed its concerns over the higher number of patients admitted because of the air pollution. Najia Safi has more.


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Afghan Senate raised their concerns over the air pollution in Kabul city. Some members of the Jirga said that due to climate change in Kabul city, people's deaths deteriorate the number of people killed in suicide attacks, and the Senate members blame the shortfalls of the authorities. Afghan Health Ministry has also expressed its concerns over the higher number of patients admitted because of the air pollution. Najia Safi has more.



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