The People of Afghanistan

As an American, I realized just how little I actually knew about the Middle East after the tragedy of September 11th. Although, I had heard of numerous terrorist attacks in Israel and even as close as Ireland; it was very hard to comprehend that such acts of violence had now become a part of my world as well. There were many disturbing images shown by the media shortly after the U.S. bombings in Afghanistan. …

…that decorates many buildings. Poetry and poets are revered. And although the people of Afghanistan may have experienced centuries of warfare and a very difficult physical environment, their arts have managed to prosper nonetheless (Afghanistans 2003). References Afghanistans. (2003). <Tab/>(http://www.afghanistans.com/) Women for Women International. (2003). Afghanistan Fact Sheet <Tab/>(http://www.womenforwomen.org) Women Under Taliban Control. (2002). (http://womenissues.about.com/library/weekly/aa102501a.htm,02/01/2002)