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Activity
CNN

Cnn: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage on the state of Afghanistan through articles that range from describing its long struggles to Afghanistan Today. Articles provide information on Kabul, Caves of Afghanistan, Afghan's Civil War, as well as an...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Hamid Karzai: Shrewd Statesman

For Students 9th - 10th
The leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war-torn nation together. (14 June 2002)
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hamid Karzai

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers an excellent biography that will help in the understanding of this Middle Eastern leader.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Former King Urges Afghan Unity

For Students 9th - 10th
Speech from the former king of Afghan opens the meeting "Loya jirga," that planned the future of Afghanistan. (11 June 2002)
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Article
Christian Science Monitor

Cs Monitor: Red Carpet Leads Back to a Nation in Tatters

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing Hamid Karzai on a trip to Washington in 2002. Article gives excellent information on the demeanor of the savvy Afghan leader. (31 January 2002)
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Restoring the Giant Buddhas of Bamiyan

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture essay and short video documentary about the attempts of the Afghan people to restore and save the famous Buddhist shrine at Bamiyan. In 2001 the Taliban destroyed the large statue of Buddha leading to a public outcry.
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Activity
World Food Programme

World Food Program: Afghanistan Recovery

For Students 9th - 10th
The Food Program reports on the difficult recovery in Afghanistan due to years of war and drought. Information on various reconstruction efforts is provided.