Daikundi Teacher Claims Payment of 40,000 Afghanis for Transfer Approval

A teacher in Daikundi has stated that he was forced to pay a bribe of 40,000 Afghanis to the education director in order to obtain approval for a transfer to a location closer to his home. He borrowed the money at interest due to his low salary. This practice is described as common among teachers who fear losing their jobs if they speak out. The teacher wants to highlight the issue so responsible authorities are informed.

The education director is accused of selling appointments, transfers, and service approvals at fixed rates. Many Daikundi teachers face similar extortion in administrative processes but remain silent out of fear of job loss. The teacher in question decided to come forward with his account despite the risks involved. He mentioned that the payment was necessary to get the transfer approved by the provincial education authorities.

His low salary made it impossible to pay the amount without taking a loan that carries interest. This has added to his financial burden as a result of the transaction. The situation reflects challenges faced by educators in the province when dealing with administrative matters. The teacher hopes that by sharing his story, changes might be made to address such practices. The teacher has chosen to remain anonymous in his report and expressed concern over the impact on his family if his identity were known.