Human Rights

Question 1

What was the main cause of the invasion from the US and the UK of Afghanistan?

Answer 1

9/11 carried out by Al-Quaeda and the Taliban

Question 2

When did the Taliban take over the Afghanistan government and what effect did it have on the country?

Answer 2

The Taliban came to power in 1996 and they completely eradicated women’s rights

Question 3

What did the Allies introduce to the country in order to rebuild in 2001/02?

Answer 3

They introduced a democratic and capitalist government

Question 4

Name at least three of the Human Rights abuses since the new Taliban insurgency.

Answer 4

• Civilian and police casualties
• Violence towards women
• Inequality for women
• Disrupted democracy
• Attacks on journalists
• Executions without legal process
• Kidnaps, torture
• Heroin production and food security

Question 5

How large are the Shia and Sunni Muslim populations in terms of percentages in Afghanistan?

Answer 5

Shia = 25%
Sunni = 75%

Question 6

In terms of Global Governance what was the UN influence in Afghanistan?

Answer 6

The Security Council was established in 2002 which was created to;

• Promote respect for human rights laws
• Coordinate efforts of all humanitarian stakeholders and players in the region
• Promote accountability (those in power being responsible for their outcomes)
• Implement relevant human rights laws
• Work towards gender equality
• Improve the rights of the internally displaced (750,000 people) and returned refugees.

Question 7

What is the role of the Afghan government at present?

Answer 7

• Responsible for law, order and security
• Responsible for social development and economic growth.
• It has joined the regional trade organisations - ECO (Economic Cooperation Organisation) and SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) to increase trade and economic growth.
• They are trying to remove laws such as a set limit (quota) on the number of female politicians.