Even national politicians must fear the widespread reach of Afghan political satire on social media: Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

In Afghanistan, where no one is unaffected by dirty politics, corruption, economic woes and conflict, comic relief is as indispensable as bread and water. Lately however, political satire, an increasingly desirable vehicle for venting aggravations and disappointments, is being closely watched by the powers that be. The genre first become a daily staple of Kabul’s publications…