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Needy families resort to selling household stuff in Herat

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HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Poverty and economic hardships have forced many families in western Herat province to sell their household items to survive.

Nadira, 42, a resident of Herat and the only breadwinner of her 11-member family, told Pajhwok Afghan News she brought the clothes of her family members to the market for selling in order to earn a living.

While breaking into tears, she said: “I’m forced to sell the family’s clothes.”

“There are eleven members in our family, and I’m responsible for all their expenses. I have no other option but to sell the household . . .

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