1. A number of unarmed civilians murdered, (many children). OR
2. One of the most influential pieces of literature of your culture
being desecrated.
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Two incidents have recently stained the US presence in
Afghanistan, yet there has been very different reactions from the
Afghans, why do you think that is? For Afghans, Two Outrages, Two
Different Reactions Article from NPR
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Over 1 million nomads 75% Farmers or Pastoralists in Rural
villages City-life is growing (23% now)
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Farmers harvest wheat in Badakhshan. World Food Program, UN
Photo 200914.
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Kuchis, a nomadic people in Afghanistan, travel with their
cattle. Tracy Hunter, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
License.
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A shepherd herds goats in the outskirts of Kabul through a
field of abandoned Soviet tanks. John Zada, Creative Commons
Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
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Women in the Dai Kundi province gather kindling to heat their
homes over the winter. Muzafar Ali, UN Photo 167253.
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The fertile Panjshir Valley. What was once a key base for
Mujahideen fighters during the Soviet war is now a highly
productive agricultural area. Homayon Khoram, UN Photo 397943.
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Kabul, Afghanistan. Population: four to six million. Canada in
Afghanistan, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
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Ka Firushi, the bird market in Kabul. Under the Taliban
government, owning pigeons and other birds was outlawed. Iain
Cochrane, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
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Housing in Kabul is extremely expensive. As the city has
expanded, people have begun to build cheaper homes on the
hillsides. Most of these houses dont have public utilities. Lauras
Eye, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic
License.
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An Afghan primary school class, supported by the United
Nations. Kabul. Fardin Waezi, UN Photo 398285.
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Two young women studying at Kabul University, one of ten
universities in Afghanistan. Helena Mulkerns, UN Photo 159550.
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Became a nation in 1747 ruled by Ahmad Shah Durrani and his
successors Russia and Britain compete over it Great Game Britain
tried to gain control in the early 1800s - could not keep control
and led to lasting hostility
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonlin e/hopkins/bh6.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonlin e/hopkins/bh6.php
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British decided it was easier to indirectly control Afghans
with money and weapons supported ruthless leaders Abdur Rahman
(King) secret police, mass executions, suppression of rebellions
and torture couldnt have done it without the British! He played
both sides said the foreigners threatened Islam promoted jihad
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/ho pkins/bh7.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/ho pkins/bh7.php
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British leave, along with their $ Why? Afghanistan asks US for
economic help; the USSR provides more They are dependent on foreign
aid 2/3 of budget only 10% is taxes why is this a problem in any
nation?
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Govt. Functions are responsibility of leaders in tribal areas
1960-1970s poor economy and unresponsive govt. leads to a coup
ending constitutional monarchy New President Mohammed Daoud not
liked by USSR
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Daoud imprisons Communist students protesting his rule 4 days
later shot by Soviet supporters in Afghan army
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/edwards/de3.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/edwards/de3.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/hopkins/bh11.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarsonline/hopkins/bh11.php
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http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de4.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de4.php
Islamist someone who politicizes Islam The Taliban saves the
day???
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http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de8.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de8.php Read
My Forbidden Face What changes did the Taliban make? Any positives?
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de9.php
http://choices.edu/resources/scholarson line/edwards/de9.php