America has spent around $2 Trillion on the Afghan wars. For 20 years, the US Army was stationed in Afghanistan. Now, since the US Army is leaving Afghanistan, the Taliban is gaining a strong foothold over the country.
By now, the situation has deteriorated so much that less than 50% of the area in Afghanistan is actually under the control of the Afghan Government. It may happen very soon that the Afghan government is overthrown by the Taliban.
It is a huge crisis whose effects are felt even in India. Because India is not very far from Afghanistan. But to understand this complex geopolitical crisis properly, we'll need to delve into the history. Come, let's find out in today's article.
First, a few words for Danish Siddiqui. An award-winning India photojournalist.
Who was killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan? He was a true journalist.
He presented the truth to us by literally putting his life on the line. In a way that hardly any other journalist dares to nowadays. Be it the farmers' protest, the corona crisis, or the migrant crisis. His photos were always so thought-provoking. But when do fanatics like the truth? Some extremists killed him. And some celebrated his death. I hope that his work has inspired many youngsters. In taking journalism for the right reasons.
To properly understand the situation in Afghanistan, friends, we need to start the story at the beginning.
