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Afghanistan: It’s a country

Afghanistan: It’s a country. David Strader. Islamic creed. “God is great”. Mosque. 1919: Independence from UK. “ A fghanistan”. What you should know…. Slightly smaller than Texas Capital: Kabul 99% Muslim pop. 1/10 pop. of US Language: Dari (Eastern Persian). Fun Fact!.

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Afghanistan: It’s a country

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  1. Afghanistan:It’s a country David Strader

  2. Islamic creed “God is great” Mosque 1919: Independence from UK “Afghanistan”

  3. What you should know… • Slightly smaller than Texas • Capital: Kabul • 99% Muslim pop. • 1/10 pop. of US • Language: Dari (Eastern Persian)

  4. Fun Fact! Afghanistan produces 90% of the world’s opium. Way to go!

  5. Government and Such • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan • Hamid Karzai • Presidential Election • 5-year terms (2 term maximum) • Supreme Court (SteraMahkama) • 9 members

  6. A History Lesson • 1919 – Independence • 1926 – Self-proclaimed king • 1933 – Monarchy • 1953 – Prime Minister • 1964 – Constitutional Monarchy • 1973 – Republic • 1980 – Soviet Intervention

  7. A Recent History Lesson • 1980 – Soviets install leader • 1986 – US supplies missiles to repel Soviets • 1991 – US and Soviets agree to end interference • 1994 – President • 1996 – Taliban become prominent

  8. The Taliban Ban… • Lobster • Sewing • Christmas cards • Kites • Clapping at sport events • Satellite dishes • Movies • Photos • Firecrackers • Music • Nail polish • Pool tables • Masks • Beard trimming • Statues • Stuffed animals • Dancing • Pork • Chess • Alcohol

  9. very A Recent History Lesson • 1998 – Search for Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan • 2001 – Taliban refuse to hand over Bin Laden • 2004 – Hamid Karzai is president • 2005 – Taliban strength weakens • 2009 – Barack Obama to offer troops to train Afghan army and police

  10. Millennium Development Goals • 20-40% require food assistance • 54% School attendance • Lowest percent of female literacy in its region • 4th highest under-five mortality rate

  11. Millennium Development Goals • 9/10 births take place in the home • Less than 30% of transfused blood is screened • Forests and farmable soil declining • Not a financially self-sustaining country

  12. But Wait, There’s More! • Afghanistan added a 9th Goal: • Enhance Security • Terrorism • Tribal conflicts • Organized crime • Opium production • Landmines and unexploded ordnance

  13. “Car bomb in Kabul kills 6 Italians, 10 Afghans” • “KABUL – A suicide car bomber killed six Italian soldiers and 10 Afghan civilians Thursday in the heavily guarded capital of Kabul — a grim reminder of the Taliban's reach amid political uncertainty in Afghanistan.” • “The Taliban claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack for the Italian contingent in the country.” “Damaged Italian military vehicles are seen at the site of a suicide car bomb attack targeting an Italian military convoy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/MusadeqSadeq) “ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_20

  14. “Taliban leader Mullah Omar takes aim at Obama” • “KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar issued a statement Saturday telling people of the West not to listen to U.S. President Barack Obama's justifications of war and vowing to defeat NATO troops like other invaders of history.” By Peter Graff Peter Graff – Sat Sep 19, 11:25 am ET http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090919/ts_nm/us_afghanistan_omar_2

  15. “CIA Adding Bases in Afghanistan as Taliban Gains Strength” • “The growing strength of the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan prompted the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to establish more bases there, the agency’s director said. “ • “The extra CIA operatives are supporting the 17,000 additional troops President Barack Obama authorized soon after taking office this year, as well as the civilian government employees helping to rebuild the country after years of war.” http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aea63RATz1lM

  16. Bibliography and whatnot. • http://www.undp.org.af/index.htm • http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_20 • http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=aea63RATz1lM • http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090919/ts_nm/us_afghanistan_omar_2 • http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/ • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/1162108.stm

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