Afghanistan CS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of the Taliban?
A
to announce an extremist Islamic government
2
Q
When did the USA announce its withdrawal from Afghanistan?
A
april 2021
3
Q
how much did the USA spend over 20 years in Afghanistan
A
$2 trillion
4
Q
3 reasons the Taliban managed to gain control
A
President fled the country
Taliban knew which troops would be taken out and when
Afghan army was tired and unmatched
5
Q
What violations have happened in Afghanistan?
A
Casualties along strip of conflict
Violence against women
Inequality
Extra-judicial executions
Selling daughters
Limited access to services
Denial of human rights
