Only a tiny portion of the Afghan population is allowed to enter the Green Zone, where vehicles are scanned again and armed sentries at myriad checkpoints inspect cars further. But even if a breakthrough comes the threat from other insurgent groups remains, and Kabul officials say they are moving forward with the plans to expand the Green Zone. Kabul residents, often trapped in their cars as helicopters travelling in and out of the Green Zone whir overhead, are hopeful the situation will not last forever. “If the Green Zone opens again it will dramatically ease the traffic pressure in the city,” suggests Mohammad. “They should move the Green Zone to the outskirts.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune July 19, 2019 08:48 UTC