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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.
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Authorities in the Afghan province of Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, ordered officials on February 18 not to take pictures or videos of "living things." #afghanistan #photograph #ban 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 is 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 world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and re...
A UN meeting on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan is underway in Qatar but Taliban leaders are not attending. UN member states and special envoys on Afghanistan are holding two days of discussions in Doha. On the agenda are engagement with the Taliban government and humanitarian aid. Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid has the latest developments from Kabul. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Afghanistan #Qatar #UN #UnitedNations #Taliban #Afghan
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Simmering tension between Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan appears to be boiling over. A video being shared widely on social media shows Afghanistan's deputy foreign minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai threatening to "partition" Pakistan like in 1971, when Bangladesh was liberated. This comes just months after Pakistan began deporting Afghan refugees from the country. Watch the full video to see how Islamabad responded. #Pakistan #Taliban #Afghanistan #DurandLine #AfPak #PakistanArmy #AsimMunir #SherMohammadAbbasStanekzai #MohammadHassanAkhund #Islamabad #Kabul #Rawalpindi Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinio...
Asked whether the Afghan people will be able to vote for women politicians, Taliban fighters can be seen breaking into laughter in a viral video. An old video of Taliban fighters breaking into laughter on the question of women contesting elections has now gone viral. The video is part of Vice News's special documentaries from Taliban territory. #Afghanistan #Taliban #WorldNews #KabulNews खबर है तो दिखेगी... Keep watching APN News for Latest & Breaking News and Insights (APN News available on TataSky- 542, AIRTEL-328, DISH TV-2316, DEN- 350, SITI- 366, DIGICABLE- 212, HATHWAY- 223, NETVISION- 262, Videocon d2h- 320). #APNNews #APNNewsChannel #APNLive #HindiNews #BreakingNews ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APN News Channel | APN ...
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...
An Indian representative attended a meeting convened by the Taliban government in Kabul even though New Delhi does not officially recognise the administration. #india #afghanistan #kabul 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 is 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 world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain f...
Taliban boycotted UN-sponsored meet in Qatar, which was aimed at improving dialogue with Afghanistan rulers. Taliban's representatives did not show up after refusing to attend the meeting in Doha. Earlier, the Taliban govt had listed conditions before the United Nations over its participation. The Taliban had demanded its recognition as the sole representative of Afghanistan. However, the UN rejected the Taliban government's demand, calling it "unacceptable". Watch this to know more. #taliban #afghanistan #UN #Talibangoverment #UnitedNations #UN #AfghanLeaders #Doha #Dohameeting #Qatar Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analy...
Rockets could be heard exploding nearby during prayers in Afghanistan to mark the start of the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha. Worship at the presidential palace in Kabul continued despite the attack, with some appearing frightened and unsure of what to do. The prayers were being broadcast live and President Ashraf Ghani was in attendance. The attack came amid a rise in violence in the country, as foreign troops withdraw after 20 years. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews #Afghanistan #Kabul
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.