BBC
Bbc: Profile: Mullah Mohammed Omar
Profile of Mullah Mohammed Omar, one of Osama Bin Laden's main supporters in Afghanistan. (updated May 2011)
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)
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Hamid Karzai
A profile of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's elected president after the fall of the Taliban. Background details of his life and political career are shared. (January 5, 2010)
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New York Times: The Taliban Threat
Images that show that the Taliban is still well supplied and is still fighting American forces in Afghanistan. American solders are trying to get information from the Afghan people in order to try to stop the Taliban insurgency.
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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.
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British Troops in Afghanistan
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.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
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.
CBS
Cbs News Interactive: Attack on America Retaliation
CBS News offers a detailed overview of the military action the United States took against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Content includes a focus on the weapons of war, the enemy, and the U.S. allies.
CNN
Cnn: Kandahar City Detail
A detailed map of the city of Kandahar, a Taliban stronghold during Operation Enduring Freedom. It gives a brief overview of different sections of the city. (2002)
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Foxnews.com: Afghan President Karzai Survive Assassination Attempt by Taliban
An assassination attempt was made by Taliban militants against President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Follow the details on this news site. (June 2007)
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Woman Walk Past a War Ravaged Building
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.
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Afghans Watch the Live Broadcast of the Loya Jirga
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.
New York Times
New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hamid Karzai
Wikipedia offers an excellent biography that will help in the understanding of this Middle Eastern leader.
Read Works
Read Works: Drug War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about problems created by the drug trade in America and in other countries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Hamid Karzai New Head of State
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.
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Ex King Zahir Shah
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.