New York Times
New York T Imes: Search for Taliban
Chronicles the largest operation of US forces against the Taliban since 2001. This effort was to try and finish off the Taliban resistance. Audio and pictures from this attack are included. (7 July 2006)
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: Afghanistan: A Chronology of Suicide Attacks Since 2001
A timeline from 2001 onward of the suicide bombing attacks attributed to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda insurgents. (January 17, 2006)
PBS
Frontline: Who Are the Taliban?
An excellent report that clearly lays out the Taliban, their roots and ideologies. (10 April 2007)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan: International Religious Freedom Report
Essay on the status of religious freedom in Afghanistan as of 2001. The repression practiced by the Taliban is described in detail. A note at the end explains that the most up-to-date information is not available as there has been no...
BBC
Bbc: Who Are the Taliban?
Who are the Taliban? A detailed look at the history and political background of this Afghan based Islamic extremist organization. (18 June 2013)
CNN
Cnn: Afghanistan War and Transition (2002)
A special report on Afghanistan beginning with "Life under the Taliban," and more articles covering the years before the War on Terror. The second group of articles discusses the actual US-led Military Campaign. The Revolution,...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Bonn Agreement One Year Later
An article that relates the struggle of Afghanistan after the wars. Article outlines the continuing efforts of the Afghan Transitional Administration and the world at large to bring peace and healing to a war torn country. (4 December 2002)
USA Today
Revived Taliban Waging 'Full Blown' Insurgency
June, 2006, article discussing the growth of the Taliban and its increased insurgency in Afghanistan. Find a link to photos of the fighting in Afghanistan.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Afghanistan
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Afghanistan in Southern Asia. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are also numerous links available...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Afghanistan
The U.S State Department background notes for Afghanistan. Contains information about bilateral relations with the U.S.
BBC
Bbc: Hamid Karzai: Shrewd Statesman
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)
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The United States in Afghanistan: Analyzing Political Cartoons
Using videos, handouts, and online resources, students explore viewpoints on the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, interpret political cartoons and place them in the context of a political discussion about Afghanistan, and identify the...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Afghanistan at Dangerous New Crossroads
Current status in Afghanistan? According to a new report by the top U.S. commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the situation there is deteriorating even though almost eight years have passed since American and NATO forces invaded the...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: u.s. Policy in Afghanistan
In this two-part lesson using video, handouts, charts, and online news sources, students will consider three options for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and then articulate their own views on the issue. Note: The videos do not load in...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
Other
Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
BBC
Bbc: Afghanistan: Taleban's Second Coming
This article covers the rebirth of the Taleban resistance movement in Afghanistan in June 2006. Also analyzes how and why they were able to become a power again in Afghanistan.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Afghanistan Unveiled (Lessons on Women's Roles in Afghanistan)
Go directly to two lesson plans developed for a PBS documentary about the lives of women in Afghanistan filmed by Afghan journalism trainees. Use the lessons to have students examine women's roles under the Taliban, new opportunities for...
BBC
Bbc: Life in Afghanistan
The BBC highlights the Afghan society that continues to suffer from insurgency and refugee problems. Article discusses health, society, education, economy, and politics. (14 August 2009)
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
New York Times
New York Times: Restoring the Giant Buddhas of Bamiyan
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.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Afghan Visit
Interesting report covering President Bush's visit to Afghanistan and interviews with two experts on Afghanistan. Discussion on U.S. foreign policy, insurgency in Afghanistan, and the Taliban. Text, audio, and video of the March, 2006,...