99:-based tech design entrepreneur, and Netlinks, one of Afghanistan's largest IT companies, which contributed an additional $ 40,000. Ehtesab enables its users to report on local incidents, establishing it as Afghanistan's first citizen engagement platform. It provides real-time security alerts and updates in three languages. The app combats misinformation by providing real-time updates on
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