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What was the benchmark for youth parliament elections?

Afghan Youth Parliament by UNAMA - Fardin Waezi

Afghan Youth Parliament by UNAMA - Fardin Waezi Source: Afghan Youth Parliament by UNAMA - Fardin Waezi

Youth in Afghanistan make up more than 75% of the total population and they can play key role in the development of the country. The unity government is now focusing more on youth and is giving them great opportunities to play key role in the government and the society. For the first time youth in Afghanistan have been given a chance to be elected into parliament so they can work for their rights or to take a more active part in the development of the country. Youth elections were criticized by some civil societies but to know how these elections were conducted and what will these young people can do in parliament, we have interviewed Kabul youths representative Mr Abdullah Fazli. Please listen to his full interview here.



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