Afghanistan beefs up security as Afghan New Year approaches

An Afghan policeman stands guard at a security checkpoint ahead of the annual Nawroz Festival in Mazar-i-Sharif, capital of northern Balkh province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2019. Afghan security forces have beefed up security across the country as Afghans prepare to celebrate the Nawroz Festival, or Afghan New Year. (Xinhua/Kawa Basharat)