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Afghanistan i/æfˈɡænᵻstæn/ (Pashto/Dari: افغانستان, Afġānistān), officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located within South Asia and Central Asia. It has a population of approximately 32 million, making it the 42nd most populous country in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and China in the far northeast. Its territory covers 652,000 km2 (252,000 sq mi), making it the 41st largest country in the world.
Human habitation in Afghanistan dates back to the Middle Paleolithic Era, and the country's strategic location along the Silk Road connected it to the cultures of the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Through the ages the land has been home to various peoples and witnessed numerous military campaigns; notably by Alexander the Great, Muslim Arabs, Mongols, British, Soviet Russians, and in the modern-era by Western powers. The land also served as the source from which the Kushans, Hephthalites, Samanids, Saffarids, Ghaznavids, Ghorids, Khiljis, Mughals, Hotaks, Durranis, and others have risen to form major empires.
The War in Afghanistan (or the American war in Afghanistan) is the period in which the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. Supported initially by close allies, they were later joined by NATO beginning in 2003. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001 phase. Its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. Key allies, including the United Kingdom, supported the U.S. from the start to the end of the phase. This phase of the War is the longest war in United States history.
In 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush demanded that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden and expel al-Qaeda; bin Laden had already been wanted by the United Nations since 1999. The Taliban declined to extradite him unless given what they deemed convincing evidence of his involvement in the 9/11 attacks and declined demands to extradite other terrorism suspects apart from bin Laden. The request was dismissed by the U.S. as a delaying tactic, and on 7 October 2001 it launched Operation Enduring Freedom with the United Kingdom. The two were later joined by other forces, including the Northern Alliance. In December 2001, the United Nations Security Council established the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), to assist the Afghan interim authorities with securing Kabul. At the Bonn Conference in December 2001, Hamid Karzai was selected to head the Afghan Interim Administration, which after a 2002 loya jirga in Kabul became the Afghan Transitional Administration. In the popular elections of 2004, Karzai was elected president of the country, now named the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Afghanis-tan (あふがにすタン, Afuganisu-tan, see note on name below) or Afghanistan is a Japanese yonkoma manga, originally published as a webcomic, by Timaking (ちまきing). It is also the name of the heroine of the manga. The manga is nicknamed Afgan (あふがん, Afugan)
Afghanis-tan illustrates the modern history of Afghanistan and its neighboring countries, starting from the imperialist era in the 19th century, through moe anthropomorphism. The title character, a short and clumsy bishōjo, is a national personification of Afghanistan. Other female characters personify the nearby nations of Central Asia, such as Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Nations that have fought wars in Afghanistan at various times, such as Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States also make appearances. The Taliban government and Al-Qaeda terrorist group are also represented in the comic.
Each yonkoma strip is accompanied by an "Afghan Memo" that explains in prose some of the background and history of the nations depicted. Additional pages give short biographies of the characters.
It's exactly two years since the Taliban seized power again in Afghanistan - forcing thousands of people to flee to Europe, in fear for their lives. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Women's rights have been crushed, Islamic sharia law has been imposed and food insecurity is at crisis levels. Yet here, some refugee charities are concerned that the British government is failing to create safe routes for asylum seekers to settle in the country. ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Channel4News TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@c4news Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/channel4news/
Did you know? Taliban controls the world's best-performing currency of this quarter! Surprising, isn't it, for a poverty-stricken country with one of the world's worst human rights records to occupy the top spot. Watch the video to learn more. #afghanistan #afghani #taliban #isdollar #dollar Download the all-new Business Standard app: https://bit.ly/App-BS Join us: http://www.facebook.com/bsindia http://twitter.com/bsindia https://www.instagram.com/business.standard
Join us as we look at some of the biggest and most expensive mega projects in Afghanistan, we will cover some insane projects like Kabul New City, Kraft-Herat Railway and Qosh Tepa Canal. Let's take a look at some of the insane engineering behind some of these giga projects and how Afghanistan is planning to build them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► OTHER INTERESTING VIDEOS: The Biggest Mega Projects Under Construction In Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8kwr6Rov2Y=0s
Two years ago, the Taliban swept into the Afghan capital, Kabul, as foreign forces hastily completed their withdrawal. The UN said the country is experiencing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world and has warned of a huge shortfall in funding amid a deepening economic crisis. Women and girls have also faced severe restrictions since the Taliban came to power, including the banning of girls from secondary schools. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Kabul #Afghanistan #BBCNews
In this video, Abhi and Niyu explore the hidden economy of Afghanistan. Afghanistan's currency is currently the best performing currency in the world. It is performing better than even Indian rupee. While it takes 83 indian rupees to buy one us dollar - it takes only 77 Afghani to buy a dollar. Here is the SECRET economy of Afghanistan that is making TALIBAN very very rich. #afghanistan #taliban #abhiandniyu A video by Abhiraj Rajadhyaksha & Niyati Mavinkurve Get our equipment: My favourite camera: https://amzn.to/3hYR3ZT Budget camera to shoot videos: https://amzn.to/3vmcHtZ Best Tripod to shoot videos: https://amzn.to/3VtVY2D Best Mic for YouTube: https://amzn.to/3C9OOtH Best light for background lighting: https://amzn.to/3WM1CyN Phone to shoot Reels: https://amzn.to/3GrhAZp Best l...
You may have seen many supercars from the Lamborghinis to the Ferraris and now we have a brand new one to show you. The Taliban have unveiled the first ever Supercar designed and made in Afghanistan, it's called the Mada 9. #supercar #Afghanistan #WION About Channel: WION The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One. ...
Afghani Beats Dollar; Becomes the World's Best Performing Currency. How? | Vantage with Palki Sharma Afghanistan's currency, the Afghani has beaten the US dollar to become the world's best performing currency in this financial quarter. This comes as the people of Afghanistan struggle to meet even the basic necessities to sustain. Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the economic situation has worsened. Where is the terrorist-run state getting its funds from? Palki Sharma decodes this game of currencies. --- Afghani | Dollar | Afghanistan | Currency | Financial Quarter 3 | Taliban | Firstpost | Vantage | Palki Sharma | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #afghani #currency #dollar #bestcurrency #taliban #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #...
Taliban skips UN meeting, erodes women's rights, hinders economic revival. Lack of progress in Afghanistan is hindering political advancement, as the Taliban refuses to participate as anything less than the sole representative of the country. The UN reports that women's rights are being drastically eroded, with 745 Afghan women fearing punishment at the announcement of every new Taliban decree. While some women have been allowed to return to work in certain sectors, the ban on secondary education and the requirement for a male guardian continue to affect many women and girls. The Taliban government says it is focusing on delivering services and promoting an independent economy, but with $9 billion in frozen assets being redirected to aid, economic revival remains a challenge. Despite calls...
The Afghan Presidential palace has rejected any progress and peace negotiations between Afghanistan negotiators and the Taliban. #Afganistan #Taliban #WION About Channel: WION -The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or se...
A top UN official believes progress is being made towards reversing bans on women taking part in public life in Afghanistan. It comes as a delegation led by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has ended a four-day visit, meeting with senior Taliban officials in Kabul to discuss aid programmes and the participation of women. But the country is also facing an economic crisis. The death toll in Afghanistan from an unprecedented cold wave has risen to 78 as temperatures in many parts of the country fell to -30 °C. Snowstorms have forced the closure of many key highways and roads, hampering the delivery of aid. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Afghanistan #UN #BBCNews
Coordinates: 33°N 65°E / 33°N 65°E / 33; 65
Afghanistan i/æfˈɡænᵻstæn/ (Pashto/Dari: افغانستان, Afġānistān), officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located within South Asia and Central Asia. It has a population of approximately 32 million, making it the 42nd most populous country in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and China in the far northeast. Its territory covers 652,000 km2 (252,000 sq mi), making it the 41st largest country in the world.
Human habitation in Afghanistan dates back to the Middle Paleolithic Era, and the country's strategic location along the Silk Road connected it to the cultures of the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Through the ages the land has been home to various peoples and witnessed numerous military campaigns; notably by Alexander the Great, Muslim Arabs, Mongols, British, Soviet Russians, and in the modern-era by Western powers. The land also served as the source from which the Kushans, Hephthalites, Samanids, Saffarids, Ghaznavids, Ghorids, Khiljis, Mughals, Hotaks, Durranis, and others have risen to form major empires.