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Afghanistan
The landlocked Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is one of China's central Asian neighbors. The country remains a mystery despite its critical historical role in East-West overland trade. Contributors typically ask about the country's ancient past, dominant Islamic religion, troubled politics, undeveloped socioeconomics, and vast mineral resources.
1,602 Questions
When did the Canadian army go to Afghanistan?
I'm not positive but i believe Canada didn't go to any wars with any where
Why did the us take military action against the Taliban in Afghanistan?
U.S. Intelligence had long known that the Taliban in Afghanistan harboured and aided Al Qaeda who were responsible for the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Furthermore they knew that Al Qaeda was responsible for previous attacks on U.S. foreign interests, U.S. warships and even targets in the U.S. during the years leading up to 9/11. The U.S. military carried out air strikes previous to our 2002 invasion of Afghanistan during several separate operations all aimed at crippling Al Qaeda operations, destroying training camps and killing leadership including Osama Bin Laden. After 9/11 it was clear that taking down the Taliban government and facilitating a new government in Afghanistan would aid in stabilizing the region (stopping the Taliban from continuing their heinous crimes towards their people) and allow us to carry out large join operations aimed at completely dissolving Al Qaeda, killing any and all members and leaders and completely disrupting their communications network and ability to operate from several locations in the Middle East. In the most simplest of terms, the U.S. took military action in Afghanistan to ensure our national security.
Is the war in Iraq and Afghanistan necessary?
At the time, just after September 11, 2001, it certainly was. The US had to strike somewhere...the American public demanded it. That attack was fairly emotional for US citizens; especially citizens living back east (read New York).
At the time, US Intel ID'd Afghanistan as a probable AO (Area of Operation). It was a good guess; but US Special Operations (etc. etc. etc.) that are (or were) built to deal with those problems were not as experienced as they used to be during the cold war era. Relying too much on "whiz bang bells and whistles" hi-tech toys, and new politically motivated (and politically correct) military leaders who just wanted "JOB SECURITY" and not get the job done (kill the enemy and go home) has resulted in nothing...but being in Afghanistan (job security).
Bottom line; what started out as a noble cause, has turned into "just a steady pay-check" for the participants.
What was the result of the invasion of Afghanistan?
Allied forces overthrew the Taliban but did not capture Osama bin Laden
What are some laws imposed by the Taliban?
- Women should not appear in the streets without a blood relative and without wearing a Burqa (also Burkha, Burka or Burqua).
- Women should not wear high-heeled shoes as no man should hear a woman's footsteps lest it excite him.
- Women must not speak loudly in public as no stranger should hear a woman's voice.
- All ground and first floor residential windows should be painted over or screened to prevent women being visible from the street.
- The photographing or filming of women was banned as was displaying pictures of females in newspapers, books, shops or the home.
- The modification of any place names that included the word "women." For example, "women's garden" was renamed "spring garden".
- Women were forbidden to appear on the balconies of their apartments or houses.
- Ban on women's presence on radio, television or at public gatherings of any kind.
Is Afghanistan included in the North Africa and Southwest Asia realm?
No it is neither, being part of central Asia, or south Asia.
Why was Soviet Union in Afghanistan?
its so they can hide in secret holes in the ground. Fun fact something they would do is caress their head with rocks to keep spirits away.
Operation Enduring Freedom was the U.S.-led offensive that was launched in October 2001.
How do the Taliban differ from mainstream Muslims?
Taliban members are Wahhabi which is a sunni sect.
shia and sunni have mostly same beliefs and both believe in fundamental beliefs of Islam. today there is up to 260 sect in Islam that are in two category of shia and sunni.
shia believes in Allah, prophet and all fundamentals of Islam.
shia believe after death of prophet God selects the successive for prophet who is the leader of Muslim community and people can not select it.
shia believe the Caliph (Representative of God in earth after prophet) is appointed only by God and can not be selected by people because God said in Koran: "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." (Quran 2:30)
this means only God can select an Islamic leader.
in shia they are only fourteen infallible (12 Imams and prophet and his daughter Fatimah Zahra (sa))
and all of them are the same and have no mistake and have the knowledge of everything (this knowledge is from God and by permission of God and is not absolute knowledge. absolute knowledge is only for God and they still do not know many things. but they know anything human may need to know.) and they never die and they hear all sayings and even thinks of all humans after their death by permission of God and they are intermediates between God and human.
and shia Muslims always support them and forgive their lives for them.
shia Muslims do not consider selection of Abubakr as Caliph valid because God did not select him. they believe God ordered prophet to declare Ali is selected as successor of prophet (Quran 5:3) and prophet did this mission in Ghadir event that was in last Hajj of prophet in his life and prophet did a speech for 120,000 Muslims participating that Hajj with prophet. the famous shia book Al-Ghadir is a collection of evidences and proofs for Ghadir Hadith from 100,000 sunni references and read all of 10,000 sunny books. one sunni scholar said if we want to reply Al-Ghadir book (by Allameh Amini) we should first destroy all our books.
Shia doctorin has root in Karbala. when tragedy of Karbala happened most of iranians became shia.
What does taliban mean in Arabic?
Taliban (طالبان) means "students" as the Taliban consider themselves the "students of the Qur'an and Shari'a (Islamic Law)."
How many Soviet troops died in Afghanistan?
The Soviet Afghan War killed an estimated 1,000,000 civilians.
The Hindu women are not living in Afghanistan, neither are they required to veil their faces. The Taliban forced the Muslim women to wear Burqas, covering their faces. This happened in the early 1990s, 1991 or 1992. The Taliban who control parts of Pakistan are operating in parts without a Hindu minority, so it is not applicable there either.
it's democratic goodwill versus goodwill of individual leadership. who knows better?it's about culture versus fundamental culture at the grassroot level. who knows the army and forces of a nation again? it's a clash of goodwill which i support. thanking you vaibhav aksh
Yes, one can visit Afghanistan, if he granted a visa by the Afghan Embassy (no limitations). All afghan who fleed or took political shelters abroad can freely visit Afghanistan. Non restriction. Amnesty allowed to all Afghans under Bohn agreement signed by Hamid Karzai. Karzai became President later.
Why do the taliban do suicide bombing?
Often times, the environment we grow up in influences the thoughts we have and the decisions we make.
Many suicide bombers come from backgrounds where they are brainwashed into believing they are doing the right thing by killing others-
Religion, geography, political influences and economic conditions may all play a role in their decision,
A suicide bomber may seek martyrdom, honor, rewards in the afterlife or may even do it so that their family receives monetary compensation.
Or some people may just be inherently evil and gain pleasure from harming others -
Whatever the reason, in the end of the day there is no justified reason for murdering innocent people.
What are some similarities and differences between Al-Qaeda and the Taliban?
Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is an international terrorist organization. Al-Qaeda's mission is to bring about the Fall of the West and the Islamicization (both cultural, religious, and political) of Western Nations. Their organization sought refuge in several Arab and Muslim countries and found space to grow in Afghanistan until the American Invasion in 2001. Since that point, they have grown cells in numerous other countries, but focused their greatest efforts in franchising. Franchising means that a nondescript Arab militant group will begin to call themselves Al-Qaeda and advocate for Al-Qaeda's goals without actually being connected to Al-Qaeda's central command structure. In return, Al-Qaeda will donate funds to this militant group to pursue its aims. As a result, people who identify as Al-Qaeda may not even be connected to the Al-Qaeda leadership in the same way that the individual owners of McDonald's Restaurants do not necessarily have a connection with McDonald's Executives.
Taliban
The Taliban is a specific political Islamist Party/Militant Organization. The Taliban has certain political aims: the control of Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan. The Taliban also were able to hold national control in Afghanistan and ruled it according to some of the most barbaric interpretations of Shari'a Law. As a result, they spread out through national channels such as police and justice departments. The Taliban, consequently, has very limited aims that came in direct contravention of American interests only in 2001 when the United States invaded Afghanistan. The Taliban, while supporting Al-Qaeda, were not (prior to 2001) interested in the latter's goal of attacking and Islamicizing the West. They are still opposed to exerting resources to achieve these goals, but do focus their efforts on removing the Northern Alliance government of Afghanistan and leading that country again.
What do the Taliban believe in?
The Taliban was a Fundamentalist Islamic Regime.
As for their political views, below are two opinions on what the Taliban represent. Most Westerners and Muslims stand in opposition to the Taliban, but there is certainly a large minority of Muslims who endorse the vision of the Taliban.
Pro-Taliban Answer
Taliban believe in following Islamic Law which is the best way of living and gives equal opportunities to both Muslims and Non-Muslims.
Islamic laws, mostly interpreted negatively, are unparalleled by any other law ever formulated. Generally considered as inhumane punishments only, Islamic Laws, when implemented in the true sense, are only harsh for the wrongdoers. History has shown that with the proper implementation of Islamic Laws, crimes have substantially decreased.
Yes, there are a few people who are involved in thefts, ransom, killings and many other dreadful crimes and call themselves Taliban, however, they are not at all Talibans, rather they are agents hired by Indians, Israel, America, Russia and other anti Islamic Christian nations. They have been caught and have admitted of being paid by the above mentioned criminals who call themselves great democratic countries. Other proof of them being non-Muslims is that they are uncircumcised. For pictures of these people, you can contact me.
So, decide for yourselves, what Taliban believe in.
Anti-Taliban Answers
Answer 1
Utter nonsense. The Taliban are followers of the Wahhabi form of Sunni Islam. To say that the Taliban were tolerant of anyone is pure fiction. The Taliban had no tolerance for anyone other than fellow Wahhabi Muslims to include other Muslims. They not only endorsed but assisted Osama Bin Laden in his war against the west and anyone not Wahhabi. Thousands of innocent Afghan men, women and children were slaughtered without cause, trial or defense by these butchers. Religion of peace is a nice slogan but the facts bear out differently. The Taliban banned just about everything in life that could bring happiness and joy including: anything made from human hair, satellite dishes, cinematography, any musical equipment, pool tables, chess, masks, alcohol, videotapes, computers, VCRs, television, any sexual products, wine, lobster, nail polish, firecrackers, statues, sewing catalogs, pictures, Christmas cards and more.
Answer 2
Further to the unqualified statements in the Pro-Taliban answer, some of the punishments imposed by the Taliban include cutting off limbs, decapitation and stoning for relatively minor offenses, forms of torture to reform behavior, and numerous other actions in contravention to International Law and Human Rights. Most Westerners believe that these actions are unjust, even if the person is 100% guilty of the crime, since there is an inherent dignity in being human which is not compromised by guilt. As to the "proof" that all Taliban caught of vicious crimes against the Afghan and Pakistani citizenry, their property, and their livelihoods are not "real Taliban" but imposters, there is no grounding to this assertion. Even if such individuals have disavowed their connection to the Taliban, this could be under duress (since many are tortured to achieve this confession) or their desire not to "slander" the Taliban. The Taliban videoed many of their Human Rights abuses specifically because they were proud of their depravity.
This is not to say that Shari'a Law if implemented properly could not be the highest quality of law, securing human and property rights. The problem is that nobody seems to know what this "proper" implementation looks like or if they believe that they do, they are immediately contested by individuals with a more liberal or conservative view. Issues of contention are not trivial banalities, such as freedom of speech, equality vs. apartheid, freedom of association, taxing by wealth or taxing by ethnicity/religion, etc.
Is Sudan a Middle Eastern country?
actuallly no Somalia is not a Arab country because they do not speak Arabic the speak somali an Arab country could be like Dubai Arabs rule that country so tecnically Somalia is not a Arab country it is in the big country Africa
What happened to the Soviets in Afghanistan?
For the Soviets, the war became veryexpensive and this became one of the factors which led to the fall of the U.S.S.R. After the Soviets left, Afghanistan's communist government was overthrown and the countrydevolved into a civil war. The Taliban won and becameAfghanistan'snew government, which ultimately led to the U.S. war inAfghanistan.
It is a political movement rose in Afghanistan
The Taliban are a Private Military Company over in the Middle East and South East Asia.
In the 1980's they were used for fighting Communist Russia out of the Middle East.
Now they're doing the same to America.
What countries are involved in Afghanistan?
Other than Afghanistan itself, the main countries involved are The United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Canada, Poland, Romania, Turkey, and Australia, all of which are members of NATO.
In which year did George Bush declare war on Afghanistan?
George Bush did not declare war on Afghanistan as he can't; only congress has that power. War in Afghanistan was never declared by an act of congress. That being said, the current military action in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001.
What are facts about the taliban?
(Introduction) Afghanistan, a troublesome country, struggle`s everyday to put an end to the production of the illegal drug, opium, that is being produced everyday under the Taliban`s control. The Taliban plays a major role in the continuance of the illegal opium production by supporting, encouraging, and demanding the continuance of the opium production, which leads to violence with the innocent people if they don't corporate with the Taliban.
(Background History) The Taliban, a radically militant Islamic movement appeared in late 1994, and controlled 90 percent of Afghanistan between 1996-2001. The term "Taliban" comes from the Persian and Pashtu plural of the Arabic word Talib (Seeker of knowledge). Subsequently, they banned female access to education and employment, and imposed draconian Islamic laws that called for severe punishments, including the stoning death of proven adulterers and the amputating of thieves' hands and feet. Despite their strict beliefs and anti- drug profiling, the Taliban could not resist using opium to fund its activities, underlining the movement`s poor understanding and interpretation of Islamic law. The steepest challenge is the burgeoning drug trade, which funds not just the Taliban attacks, but has created a general climate of lawlessness throughout the country with violence. Opium has been cultivated and consumed by human beings since at least the third millennium. Afghanistan has been affected by opium since the twentieth century, when opium was spread throughout the Golden Crescent (Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan).Due to this, Afghanistan is accounting for 93 percent of the world's opium production. (International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences, and Reins, Thomas)
(Supporting) Over 18 years of internal warfare has left the country with extreme
poverty, massive unemployment and little hope of an economy being rebuilt in
the near future, but The Taliban supports the production of opium by gaining the
trust of the farmers and civilians who grow the opium by giving out food, money,
and cloths during the holy holiday of Ramadan. Once the Taliban gains the trust
of the farmers and civilians, the Taliban can ask them to pretty much do
whatever they want for them. The lack of action to stop production is suspected
to be due to the opium industry's financial support to the Taliban militia. In order
to support the protection of the farmers and the opium, the Taliban buys
weapons with some of the money they made from selling opium, to give to their
fellow Taliban to kill any militia. The farmers only see the money rolling in as their
poppy crops disappear in wagons, which is promised by the Taliban because
the farmers don't want to see the end result of their crop. (Willems, Peter.)
(Encourages) One way the Taliban encourages the farmers to make opium for
them is they tell the farmers that if you switch your crops from wheat to opium,
you can make more money and support your family better, but although the motivation behind the Taliban decision to allow the opium industry to flourish is unclear, what motivates the farmers is obvious. Over 18 years of internal warfare has left the country with extreme poverty, massive unemployment and little hope of an economy being rebuilt in the near future. The Taliban have also encouraged the farmers and civilians who grow the opium by telling them that they will protect them from the militia. All of this seems to work due to the fact that Afghanistan is accounting for 93 percent of the world`s opium production. (Willems, Peter.)
(Demands) The Taliban demands the production of opium because without the money that they make from selling the opium, the Taliban wouldn't have as much money as they do today. Without the money, the Taliban cannot buy weapons, recruit new members, or even pay the farmers who grow the opium in the first place. If a farmer refuses to grow the opium, depending on how bad the Taliban need it, the Taliban will demand that they grow the opium for them or they will burn down their other crops or house, beat them, or even kill them. Because of this, most of the farmers do corporate with the Taliban because they don't want to be injured or killed. The harsh demands that the Taliban ask from the farmers do tire them out, which leads to the farmers not producing enough opium to fit the Taliban`s needs.
(Conclusion) From this, Afghanistan struggles to put an end to the production of the illegal drug, opium, that is being produced under the Taliban`s control. The Taliban plays a major role in the continuance of the illegal opium production by supporting, encouraging, and demanding the continuance of the opium production. Only we can hope that one day, this will all come to an end.
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