Name: Afghanistan: The Wounded Land
Uploaded: 2020
Description: “Afghanistan: The Wounded Land” looks at six decades of Afghan history through the eyes of those who were there.

“Afghanistan: The Wounded Land” looks at six decades of Afghan history through the eyes of those who were there.

In the 1960s, Afghanistan was divided between a westernized elite and a traditional, largely poor majority of the population. A communist revolution set these contradictions on fire.

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In the 1960s, Afghanistan was divided between a westernized elite and a traditional, largely poor majority of the population.

Kingdom

In 1979, the Soviet army entered Afghanistan. In reaction to his, the Afghans called for Jihad against the godless invaders. The “Soviet Vietnam” began.

Jihad

The Soviet army left Afghanistan, but the war continued between Mujahideen commanders. The country fell into chaos until a new force emerged: the Taliban.

Taliban

Following 9/11 and the overthrow of the Taliban, an international coalition tried to bring peace and democracy to Afghanistan. But hopes were short-lived.