Dozens of Afghan protesters are marching hundreds of kilometres across the war-torn country demanding an end to the nearly 17-year conflict. Nine people began the weeks-long anti-war march in May, but their numbers have since swollen to around 50, organisers say. The journey began in the southern province of Helmand, a Taliban stronghold. The group hopes to reach the capital Kabul, some 700 km away, before the end of the holy month of Ramadan this week where it plans to present a list of demands for peace to Afghan leaders.