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1
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Afghanistan Life Expectancy

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51

2
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Human Development Index male and female

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Male: 0.572
Female: 0.348

3
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When did the Taliban take over and what main change did they make to the country? (background)

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1996

Removed women’s rights completely (can’t leave house without male permission

4
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What did 9/11 mean for Afghanistan and the Taliban? (background)

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Led to USA and UK invading as Taliban had protected Bin Laden
Taliban overthrown and country rebuilt on democratic and capitalist principles

5
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Why did the US send troops to Afghanistan in 2010 and how many did they send? (background)

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A shadow Taliban government began to take control

30 000 troops were sent

6
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When did the NATO mission officially end? (background)

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2014

7
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What human rights abuses have their been since the Taliban resurgence?

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Civilian and police casualties
Violence towards women
Executions w/out legal process
Kidnappings and torture
Heroin production
8
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What were the 3 examples of global governance?

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UN (UNAMA)
Afghanistan Government
Afghan Aid

9
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What does UNAMA stand for?

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United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan

10
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What was UNAMAs main aim?

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To help achieve lasting peace and development

11
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What have UNAMA done?

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Promote accountability
Coordinate humanitarian intervention from stakeholders
Work towards gender equality and implement human rights laws
Improve refugees and internally displaced peoples rights

12
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What are the Afghan government responsible for?

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Law, order and security

Creating social development and economic growth

13
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Which organisations have the Afghan government joined up with?

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ECO (Economic Cooperation Organisation)

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)

14
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Why did the Afghan government join up with ECO and SAARC?

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To increase trade and economic growth

15
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Give an example of law than the Afghan government are trying to get rid of:

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The set limit (quota) on the number of female politicians