Afghanistan: A Land Torn Apart by War
The US has been at war in Afghanistan for 12 years as of October 2013. Some important perspective and information on this tragic anniversary:
After 12 Years, 2284, 110 and an Unknown Number – Veterans for Peace
The Forgotten War : 12 Years in Afghanistan Down the Memory Hole – Ann Jones, Journalist who has reported from Afghanistan since 2002
America\’s Afghan Victims. An in-depth look at the civilian toll of America\’s longest war. – The Nation
Afghan Families Want Accountability, Not Apologies – Giuliano Battiston, IPS-Inter Press Service News Agency
US Diplomat: Troops Not Leaving Afghanistan Anytime Soon. The longest war in US history now set to last even longer as US balks on alleged 2014 deadline for withdrawal – Sarah Lazare, staff writer, Common Dreams
\’Iraq Replay\’: Kerry Demands Immunity for US Troops in Afghanistan – Sarah Lazare, staff writer, Common Dreams
For more about the current conflict:
Afghanistan Study Group is a great resource to look at to not only become informed about the past and current situation in Afghanistan, but offer proposals of renewing the US strategy in this area to create more peace and end the prolonged war.
Rethink Afghanistan: A riveting documentary about the truth of the war in Afghanistan. You can watch the entire documentary or short clips on a number of topics including security, situation of women, cost of war, civilian casualties, and more.
via Afghanistan | Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center.
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