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Afghanistan since 2001

By Shehak Awan. Afghanistan since 2001. Outline. War Affect on the people Society Refugees and Casualties Health Education Economy Politics. War Since 2001. October 7, 2001 – bombing of Afghanistan commences Early December 2001 – conclusion with fall of Kandahar

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Afghanistan since 2001

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  1. By Shehak Awan Afghanistan since 2001

  2. Outline • War • Affect on the people • Society • Refugees and Casualties • Health • Education • Economy • Politics

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Society

  6. 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

  7. Casualties • Thirty-nine percent increase in casualties since2007 • Includes civilian and military casualties caused by military, pro government forces, and air strikes

  8. Health • Average life expectancy = 43-44 • Compared 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

  9. Health

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Economy • Situation leads to drug trade – Opium

  15. Politics • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan • January 2004 – new constitution • HamidKarzai won the first elections in 2004 • Next parliamentary elections are due for 2010

  16. Sources • http://www.avapress.com/vdca.0nek49n0wgt14.html?PHPSESSID=29032b640d9165604704df9e4a0eb704 • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7741767.stm • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/1162108.stm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_%282001%E2%80%93present%29 • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html • http://www.freeworldacademy.com/globalleader/afghanistan.htm • http://www.opendemocracy.net/article/afghanistan/afghanistan-from-insurgency-to-insurrection

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