Afghan village fights for reconstruction and hope after a bomb attack
Afghan village fights for reconstruction and hope after a bomb attack
In 2017, the US Army in the Achin district in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, the largest non-nuclear bomb, known as the "mother of all bombs" (Moab). This devastating action aimed at a tunnel complex of the ISIS and led to a dramatic loss of human life, with at least 94 ISIS members, including four leaders. At the beginning, the number of dead was estimated to be 36, which illustrates the effects and extent of the attack [ Mail ].
al Jazeera reported that the bomb attack not only caused human losses, but also left destructive effects on the civilian population and the village's infrastructure. During a visit to the village, journalists found numerous destroyed houses and a growing health-related problem among the survivors [ Al Jazera ].
lack of responsibility and persistent damage
The reporting also shows that despite the enormous damage caused by the attack, neither the US government nor the Afghan authorities take responsibility for the consequences of the attack. This lack of responsibility has led to a deep frustration among the affected villagers, which must continue to fight with the health and economic consequences of the attack.
in connection with the fallen victims was also reported by the destruction in Shadal Bazar, where residents, including children, examined the devastating damage. US President Donald Trump described the attack as a "very, very successful mission", while former President Hamid Karzai expressed his criticism of attack behavior and saw it as "betrayal" of Afghanistan [ Daily Mail ].
Current situation in Afghanistan
The situation in Afghanistan has been complicated since then. In August 2021, the Taliban took power without violence and called out the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan". Since then, the security situation has relaxed compared to the intensive conflicts before 2021, but there are reports of continuing violence, in particular by the Islamic State Province of Khorasan (ISPK), which is opposed to both the Taliban and against the Shiites and causes severe losses [ bpb ].
At the same time, the humanitarian situation remains precarious in Afghanistan. More than 50% of the population lives below the poverty border and 69% of Afghans cannot make a living. These circumstances were further exacerbated by natural disasters and the decline of returns from abroad [ BPB ]. In summary, it can be said that the deep scars that the bombing left in 2017 can still be felt in Afghan society, while the country is in a state of uncertainty, both with regard to its humanitarian needs and with regard to internal political stability.
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