Paul D. Shinkman, US News and World Report: New President, Same Problems in Afghanistan
One year after a new U.S. ally took office, troubling results project a dim future.
The Taliban is on the rise. Corruption plagues Afghanistan's government, fueled by an illicit narcotics trade that funds insurgency now more than ever before, and many senior leadership positions in Kabul remain vacant.
Voters in Afghanistan and U.S. officials funneling billions into the war zone expected to see some signs of change under President Ashraf Ghani, who ushered in the fledgling government's first democratic transition of power and was hailed as the solution the West had been waiting for. But to some, after a year in office, he doesn't seem any more effective than his discredited predecessor at delivering on the reforms Afghans thought would come quickly.
Afghanistan War News Updates -- October 25, 2015
Elusive Peace In Afghanistan: Taliban Control More Territory – Analysis -- Eurasia Review
Afghanistan's Northern Borders Heat Up: Analysis -- Stratfor
Afghanistan says Taliban fighters marooned on river island -- Reuters
Taliban Chased To Island Between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan -- RFE
Afghan Fighting Reaches Turkmenistan's Border -- Eurasianet.org
Afghan Army Retakes Taliban-Held District -- RFE
Afghan forces retake control of Ghormach district from Taliban -- Khaama Press
Afghanistan army reclaims district from Taliban -- Economic Times
47 militants killed in Afghanistan airstrikes -- Times of India
15 Militants, Six Security Personnel Killed In Afghanistan -- India Panorama
Ministry of Defense: 760 Taliban including 11 Pakistanis killed in 2 months in Helmand -- Khaama Press
Taliban upsurge draws Afghan city dwellers into battle -- Inquirer.net
Taliban vows to escalate attack on U.S> troops in Afghanistan -- Dispatch Times
Taliban declare war on two of Afghanistan’s TV broadcasters -- Globe and Mail
Hospital charity says death toll in northern Afghanistan bombing hits 30 -- FOX News/AP
Death toll from MSF hospital bombing in Kundoz rises to 30 -- Khaama Press
General to Investigate U.S. Airstrike on Doctors Without Borders Hospital -- NYT
NATO report into Kunduz hospital air strike delayed -- Reuters
British Soldiers Face Afghanistan Abuse Probe -- SKY News
Spain closes 14-year mission in Afghanistan but leaves 25 troops in Kabul -- Khaama Presss
The girl who secretly filmed the Taliban -- BBC
Investing in Afghanistan, 14 Years Later -- The Diplomat
1 comment:
Every country has somethings to sell even if it is geographic position or low taxes.
Afghanistan has much to sell if only they can have a secure environment.
Quit pussy footing around already.
The Taliban need to dread every day until they makes peace. Otherwise, they will keep on keeping on.
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