by shehak awan. outline war affect on the people society refugees and casualties health education...
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War Since 2001 October 7, 2001 – bombing of Afghanistan
commences Early December 2001 – conclusion with fall of
Kandahar By 2002- Bush administration shifts to Iraq 2005 – Taliban is making come back 2007-08 – Pakistan’s western border becomes an
issue Role of President Obama and President Asif Ali
Zardari Current – shift from searching paramilitaries to local
communities
Society
Various tribal groups throughout Afghanistan contend to rivalries
Rule of law, development and aid efforts Restrained due to regional commanders, illegal
drug trade, and continuing Taliban Insurgency
Refugees
Since 2001 many have fled to nearby camps, mainly Pakistan
Highest rate was in 2002, about 2 million Almost a third of the country is directly
affected by insurgent activity This area is classified as an, “extreme
risk, hostile environment” with respect to foreign aid agencies trying to conduct relief work
Casualties Thirty-nine percent
increase in casualties since 2007
Includes civilian and military casualties caused by military, pro government forces, and air strikes
Health
Average life expectancy = 43-44Compared to the U.S. ….
1 in 5 children die before age of 5 Lack of safe drinking water Dependency on food aid due to disease,
malnutrition, and poverty
File:Life Expectancy 2009 Estimates CIA World Factbook
Pink = 80+ Purple = 77.5-80 Neon Blue = 70-72.5 Green = 67.5-70 Yellow = 60-65 Maroon = 40-45
Education Major increase in education since 2001
and fall of Taliban Girls make up 35% of school population Increase attendance to school leads to
pressure on the system for teachers
Education
Negative reception of schooling by insurgents
Specifically schools for girls have come under attack
This year alone – 16 bomb attacks Threatening letters to schools
Economy
Recovery of about 12% a year, but remains one of the poorest countries, regardless
¾ of Afghan population is comprised of farmers an nomads – only 12% of the land is arable
Trade with economic partners has helped rebuild the infrastructure on Afghanistan – Pakistan, Iran, China
Politics
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan January 2004 – new constitution Hamid Karzai won the first
elections in 2004 Next parliamentary elections are
due for 2010
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%282001%E2%80%93present%29 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
rankorder/2102rank.html http://www.freeworldacademy.com/globalleader/
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afghanistan-from-insurgency-to-insurrection