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The world, afghanistan, a sovereign nation that is a participating member in our global community, affiliated by the world bank and ims. A country in transition thanks to the efforts of the ambassador, president guhany and others, working together in harmony towards a common goal. The transition of a country that has known too much violence, conflict, and separation. To be embraced by the World Community as a peaceful, emerging leader for its region in the world, diplomatic, and global community. Afghanistan got independence from britain in 1919. Timing is everything, ambassador. First diplomatic ties to the United States in 1921 and that relationship has been maintained to the present day. The population now is almost 32 million, 50 under the age of 18, 27 of its population live in urban areas. Two official languages. Afghanistan is a land linked nation. It is almost as big ....
Welcome. Im delighted to convene this hearing. This is a very important topic and one i know the Ranking Member finds significant. Im happy to partner with her in exploring this subject. I also know the gentleman from North Carolina mr. Jones is attending the hearing with us today, therefore i ask unanimous consent that mr. Jones and any other Committee Members not assigned to this committee be able to participate in this hearing with understanding all members will be regulared for questions prior to those not it is tongue subcommittee. Without objection so order. This morning we continue the committees oversight dialogue with the department that began last week with the foundational testimony that general campbell laid out before the full committee. General campbell testified about the evolving security situation in ....
Eastern on the communicators on cspan2. Each week, American History tvs reel america brings you shows that provide context to todays issues. Theistan 1982 struggle for freedom continues is a report on the soviet invasion of afghanistan. Depictsinute film afghan armed resistance through the occupation. Protesting soviet action and documents many alleged war crimes. Interviews with afghan officials, Freedom Fighters, scholars, doctors, and human rights workers tell the story of the first three years of the war. Since 1979, the soviet union, in violation of every convention protect the rights of a sovereign nation has tried to impose its will on the people of afghanistan. Despite the death and destruction wrought by the soviets, the afghan struggle for freedom continues. Is an ancient country a rich mosaic of traditions shape by islam. Geography has placed it at a crossroads ....