Afghan Refugee and Taliban Questions

Where have most Afghan refugees fled to?

• The United States and Canada

• Neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran

• European countries like France and Germany

What is the Taliban?

• A humanitarian group that helps Afghan refugees

• A political and religious group that enforces strict Islamic law

• A peacekeeping organization in Afghanistan

What percentage of Afghan refugees live in Pakistan and Iran?

• About 50%

• About 70%

• About 85%

Why has Afghanistan had a long refugee crisis?

• Many people want to move for better jobs

• Wars, violence, and poverty have forced people to leave

• The country does not allow people to stay permanently

What happened after the U.S. withdrew troops from Afghanistan in 2021?

• The Afghan government took full control of the country

• The Taliban quickly took over most of Afghanistan, including Kabul

• Peace talks between the U.S. and Taliban finally succeeded

How has life changed for many Afghan women and girls since the Taliban took over?

• They have lost rights, including being banned from many schools and jobs

• They have been given new freedoms to participate in government

• They have gained more support from the Taliban for education

What did the Taliban do when they ruled Afghanistan in the 1990s?

• Allowed free speech and education for all

• Created strict laws, banned women from schools, and destroyed historical sites

Why did the U.S. and its allies attack Afghanistan in 2001?

• The Taliban refused to hand over Osama bin Laden after the 9/11 attacks

• Afghanistan attacked the U.S. first

• The U.S. wanted to take over Afghanistan’s government

What major challenge do Afghan refugees face today?

• They have no access to food and water in refugee camps

• They struggle to find permanent homes and jobs in new countries

• They are not allowed to leave Afghanistan

What did the U.S. agree to in the 2020 deal with the Taliban?

• To send more troops to Afghanistan

• To remove U.S. troops and start peace talks

• To recognize the Taliban as the official government of Afghanistan