Taliban fighters give journalists a tour

The transcript describes a journey through villages near Jalalabad, highlighting scenes of destruction and poverty. The journey continues across barren plains affected by drought, leading to an area where al-Qaeda training camps are alleged to be located. In the village of Karam, the devastation is evident, with villagers searching for bodies amidst the rubble.

What was the main issue faced by the villagers along the road out of Jalalabad?

• Lack of transportation

• Political unrest

• Destruction and lack of food

• Flooding

What environmental challenge is highlighted in the second section of the transcript?

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruption

• Drought

• Earthquake

What has happened to the local river mentioned in the transcript?

• It has flooded the area

• It has become a stream

• It has been diverted

• It has dried up completely

What was the reaction of the Taliban guards when they reached the village of Karam?

• They were hostile towards the villagers

• They were surprised by the villagers' anger

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive of the villagers

What were the villagers doing when the narrator arrived at the village of Karam?

• Protesting against the government

• Celebrating a festival

• Rebuilding their homes

• Searching through rubble for bodies