The Ehtesab app allows Afghans to get verified information on the ground. — AFP Relaxnews
After the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, accurate and verified information is becoming particularly difficult for locals to access. An application called Ehtesab aims to help citizens navigate the changing conditions and understand the potential dangers.
Global tech news site Rest of World reported on Ehtesab, a Kabul-based Afghan startup working to provide verified, precise information about events such as power outages, traffic jams, roadblocks and bombings. In Dari – a Persian language spoken in Afghanistan – Ehtesab means accountability. Most of the information is passed on by users through participatory alerts. The startup’s employees then verify and authorise the alert.
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