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Iran doesn't support the Taliban. The Taliban rejects the Iranian form of Islam, and there is much hostility between the two, to the point where Iran almost invaded Afghanistan themselves, after the Taliban attacked the Iranian embassy in Afghanistan, killing the embassy staff. However, pressure from the international community caused Iran to call off the invasion. Additionally, the Iranian government actually provided intelligence about the Taliban to coalition forces during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan.

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Who is the leader of Afghanistan military now?

Afghanistan's President/ leader is/was Hamid Karzai


Is there a king of Afghanistan?

No, it is not a monarchy. It has a president like the US, and his name is Hamid Karzai.


Why did people welcome the Taliban?

The question as written is nebulous and difficult to answer because "people" does not give a specific regional grouping, religious grouping, or time period. Note, that not all of the reasons below represent statistical facts, but are based on people's perceptions of what occurs. Typically, when the Taliban has been well-received, it is for the following reasons:1) Order and Control: Afghanistan is one of the most difficult to control regions in the world with arid deserts, high mountains, many rural areas, and limited infrastructure. This makes it very similar to the American concept of the Wild West, but even more difficult to manage. The Taliban are similar (in a way) to cowboys in that they dispense rough justice wherever they see a problem. As opposed to Western Law, which is seen as slow and ineffective, the "shoot and ask questions later method" actually helps to lower crime.2) Anti-Western Sentiment: Since the American Invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban have become the poster-boy for the "We hate America" movement the world over. (Note: For most people who see themselves as part of this group, the American Government and Foreign Policy is at fault, not the American People.) As a result, when the Taliban are able to retake a region or arrive in a region, for many, it is synonymous with liberation from American Imperialism.3) Indigenous Powers: The Taliban were overthrown by a Coalition of Warlords and Tribal Leaders called the Northern Alliance with American Assistance. Many of these warlords are barely better to the Afghan people than were the Taliban and can only maintain power with a strong American military presence. This makes them look like puppets of the American government as opposed to an independent sovereign power. The Taliban, however, represent an indigenous group of Afghans who ruled the country for nearly 10 years in spite of foreign interference from Iran.4) Islamic Law: Many Moslems in Afghanistan are deeply conservative and would not wish for a country like the United States where religion and state are separate. Islam, for them, should be a constituent part of the State apparatus and the Taliban made a commitment to that whereas Hamid Karzai and the Northern Alliance Government have not made a religious commitment. (Note: There is are a vast number of Afghans who are not interested in a state as religious as the one put forward by the Taliban, but those who do still make up a large segment of the population.)


What happened when Afghanistan fought the Soviet Union?

The fighting between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union lead to many deaths, fleeing, starvation, and homeless. The Soviet Union did invade Afghanistan, and put in a "puppet leader." There was a total of 1,000,000 dead Afghanistan, and the USA funded the guerrilla warfare of the Afghanis. After the great victory over the savage Soviets, the country in ruins was mostly just abandoned to more misery. A ripe environment for the Taleban's (EXTREME ISLAMIC GROUP) taking over and controlled many of the towns with Islamic militant law, and woman's rights were stripped from them. The Taliban had a simple strategy for taking over an area - kill everyone who doesn't flee. The Taleban areas became hiding and training grounds for the AL QAEDA terrorist groups. The USA helped Hamid Karzai (current president) get into power. Opium is being sold in Afghanistan, which is a big problem. Isn't horrible what has happened to Afghanistan all because of the fighting against the Soviet Union. Stop the fighting!


Where can you find letters written by the founding fathers about the difficulties experienced while writing the Declaration of Independence especially personality conflicts ethical dilemmas etc?

Passed down through generations, our family has letters describing some of the turmoil that went on in the time frame around the Declaration of Independence. We have never released the letters or content to the public. What will you use the information for? I am replying to the question raised by Burgess Snowden. I am preparing a short performance for the nationally-televised Liberty Medal Ceremony for the city of Philadelphia which takes placed on July 4. This year's recipient is Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan. My idea for this year's ceremony was to have a reading, by actors, of short excerpts from letters written during the time when the Declaration of Independence was being ratified.

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Who was the first President of Afghanistan after the Taliban?

HAMID KARZAI was the first Afghan President after the Taliban. The country is currently led by his successor, Ashraf Ghani.


What is Hamid Karzai known for?

Hamid Karzai is best known for being the president of Afghanistan. He is the 12th president and took office in December 2001 after the country was freed from the Taliban.


When did Hamid Karzai become the President of Afghanistan?

In December of 2001, the Taliban took over Kabul, forcing then President Burhanuddin Rabbani to flee. Hamid Karzai became temporary Acting President. He was later appointed in 2002 June 19 to be the president of the Afghan Transitional Administration. Finally, in 2004 October 9, he was elected. In 2009 August 20, he received almost 50% of the vote; his competitor later withdrew, making Karzai still the President.


Who is Afghanistans leader?

The current President of Afghanistan (as of November 2016) is Ashraf Ghani. Prior to that Hamid Karzai was the President.


Who was the President of Afghanistan in 2004?

Hamid Karzai was President of Afghanistan in 2004.In 2001, after the collapse of the Taliban government due to the US-Afghanistan war, Karzai became the chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration on 2001 December 22, transitioning into President of the Afghan Transitional Administration on 2002 June 13. Hamid Karzai was officially elected and sworn in as the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on 2004 December 7. He was re-elected as President on the 2009 August election. On 2014 September 29, Karzai was replaced by Ashraf Ghani.


How long was Hamid Karzai the President of Afghanistan?

For nearly 13 years, Hamid Karzai has been the President of Afghanistan, from 2001 December 22 to the present.Karzai first became President of Afghanistan after the US invasion overthrew the Taliban government in 2011, in response to the September 11 attacks. He won elections in 2004 and 2009, and is due to be replaced in 2014. Karzai was the first democratically elected President of Afghanistan.


How was Hamid Karzai's brother killed?

Hamid Karzai's half- brother, Ahmad Karzai, was killed by a bodyguard while entertaining guests at his house. The Taliban took responsibility for the assassination.


What is the name of the president of Afganisthan?

The First President of Afghanistan was Sardar Mohammed Daoud Khan. Khan was the President of Afghanistan from 1973 July 17 to 1978 April 27.Hamid Karzai was the first Democratically elected President, and the first President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Karzai has been the President of Afghanistan from 2004 December 7 to the present, and Acting President from 2001 December 22 to 2004 December 7.


Who is the Prime Minister of Afghanistan in 2013?

Hamid Karzai was President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2010.Hamid Karzai was officially elected and sworn in as the President of Afghanistan on 2004 December 7. He was re-elected as President on the 2009 August election.In 2001, after the collapse of the Taliban government due to the US-Afghanistan war, Karzai became the chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration on 2001 December 22, transitioning into President of the Afghan Transitional Administration on 2002 June 13.On 2014 September 29, Karzai was replaced by Ashraf Ghani.


Who was the President of Afghanistan in 2007?

Hamid Karzai was President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2007.Hamid Karzai was officially elected and sworn in as the President of Afghanistan on 2004 December 7. He was re-elected as President on the 2009 August election.In 2001, after the collapse of the Taliban government due to the US-Afghanistan war, Karzai became the chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration on 2001 December 22, transitioning into President of the Afghan Transitional Administration on 2002 June 13.On 2014 September 29, Karzai was replaced by Ashraf Ghani.


Who was the President of Afghanistan in 2013?

Hamid Karzai was President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.Hamid Karzai was officially elected and sworn in as the President of Afghanistan on 2004 December 7. He was re-elected as President on the 2009 August election.In 2001, after the collapse of the Taliban government due to the US-Afghanistan war, Karzai became the chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration on 2001 December 22, transitioning into President of the Afghan Transitional Administration on 2002 June 13.On 2014 September 29, Karzai was replaced by Ashraf Ghani.


Is hamid karzai president of Afghanistan Sunni or Shia?

AFGHAN president Hamid karzai is Sunni