Afghanistan's WAR

After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. and its allies attacked Al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan in October 2001 in return . Their goal was building a new, democratic Afghanistan and the elimination of the Taliban. Lashkar Gah is an important city called by Afghans ''little America". It’s the capital of Afghanistan's Helman province. They called it little American because it was built by the USA during the Cold War . Nowadays ,the Helman province has been taken over by the Taliban . They have checkpoints , interfere with reconstruction in the area, and sell drugs, making up 92 % of the world's production. In October 2004 , afghans elected Hamid Karzai to be the first president for Afghanistan . Also, last year, they elected a parliament. Their new Constitution incorporates Islamic and democratic ideals giving women equal rights ,yet still 80 % of the women are illiterate. Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries due to the corruption and inaction of Karzai's government .

On another hand, in 1979 the USA considered the Afghan guerrillas, the mujahdim, it's allies in their war against the Soviets . After the withdrawal of the Soviet Union , the U.S cut off all aid to them . This resulted in civil wars and ended with the Taliban terrorist government in control . The Taliban united with Al-Qaeda and its leader Osama Bin Laden to establish a government whose goal was to terrorize the people. Many people have different ideas about the situation in Afghanistan and if the USA can succeed. People who agree with USA policy, like Richard Boucher, say 1.6000,000 girls are attending school and 730 miles of roads ,and 1,ooo schools , clinics, and government buildings have been built. On the other hand , others say the USA has missed opportunities by focusing to much on Iraq.