Afghanistan: Taliban, Collecting Bills for Afghan Utilities, Tap New Revenue Sources

Jan 28, 2017 | Mujib Mashal and Najim Rahim, New York Times
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The Afghan government faces a peculiar problem in at least two major provinces: It provides precious electricity, some of it imported at costly rates from neighboring countries, but Taliban militants collect most of the bills. If the government cuts off power, it will further anger a population that is already disenchanted. If it does not, the revenue from the power will continue to provide more income to an already emboldened Taliban.