What is the significance of the Afghanistan papers?

What is the significance of the Afghanistan papers?

The documents reveal that high-ranking officials generally held the opinion that the war was unwinnable while keeping this view hidden from the public.

Why did GB go into Afghanistan?

British troops were first sent to Afghanistan in 2001 as part of the response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the USA. The Taliban regime that governed Afghanistan from 1996 had sheltered the Al Qaeda terrorist network responsible for the attacks.

Are there computers in Afghanistan?

Afghans usually access the Internet through cyber cafés and at work rather than on home computers. The MoC has initiated a post office telekiosk project. While restoring the post offices for ordinary postal services, a small Internet café was also established.

When was the Afghanistan papers published?

August 31, 2021The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War / Originally published

Does Afghanistan have technology?

Afghanistan, despite its reputation, has grown technologically advanced in the past two decades, with most of the country having access to modern phones and the internet for the first time.

How does internet work in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan is connected to the rest of the internet through a series of fiberoptic cables that run north through Tajikistan, east through Pakistan and west through Iran. The Taliban will have to keep paying for the broadband the country sends through the cables.

Is 4G available in Afghanistan?

The Afghan Wireless Communication Company is the oldest telecommunication company in Afghanistan. It covers all 34 provinces and provides 3G internet for the country and 4G Internet services only in Kabul and nearby provinces. AWCC has more than 15 years of service in the country.

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