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<p>GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): A 60-year-old woman, who looks after her 15 orphaned grandchildren, says: “My three sons were killed in the conflict, now I beg in city but many people refuse to give me charity.”</p>
<p>Durkhani, 60, a resident of Andar district of southern Ghazni province; is currently living in an old house in Ghazni City along with many orphans.</p>
<p>During an interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, she said her husband had died and she lost three sons to the conflict.</p>
<p>“My youngest son was killed during a clash between government and <a href="/en/taliban" class="glossify-link">Taliban</a> three months back and we have no breadwinner, I have 15 orphaned grandsons and three widows,” she explained.</p>
<p>Durkhani, who wore an old scarf, said: “I beg in the city, but people do not give me charity and I find 40-50-60 afghanis a day which does not meet our needs.”</p>
<p>According to her, one of her sons left behind seven children, another left behind five children and the third survived by three children. She added her oldest grandchild was a 10-year-old girl.</p>
<p>“They are my children I have to feed, everybody knows me in the city because I raise my hand for alms,” she broke into tears.</p>
<p>“My only ambition is see my grandchildren sleep eaten, they often sleep with empty stomach and then I feel unpleasant,” she added.</p>
<p>Durkhani said her grandchildren were many of the time sick because they had no proper cloths to wear.</p>
<p>Samir Ahmad Ahmadi, secretary to the governor, said they were aware of the woman and planned to assist her.</p>
<p>sa/ma</p>
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