Posted on 05/26/2009 11:25:59 AM PDT by Schnucki
Responding to threats from the Taliban, at least 10 girls' schools have shut down near Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Visiting the schools is a dangerous proposition -- a trip leading directly into the heart of Islamist territory.
When the deputy director of Aqtash High School talks of the government, he isn't referring to Hamid Karzai's central government in Kabul. Nor does he refer to the provincial administration in Kunduz. "The Taliban are our government," Bashir says. "They have taken over our region, their commanders give the orders here."
Bashir is standing in a dusty classroom on the ground floor of his modern school, roughly half an hour from Kunduz by car. As recently as just one month ago, he says, some 400 girls were still coming to the school in three daily shifts to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. Figures and formula are still scrawled across the blackboard.
But now, the girls' classrooms have been left to deteriorate. The desks and chairs are still laid out in neat rows, but a film of dust has collected, and Bashir stands helplessly in the middle of the room. "Parents in Aqtash are afraid to send their girls to school anymore, after the death threats," he explains. The school director speaks quietly and carefully. He too is afraid, and several of his teachers double as informants for the Taliban. The bearded fighters, he says, would certainly not like it if they knew a reporter was at the school in Aqtash. "You should leave quickly if you want to get out of Aqtash alive," he whispers.
'Apprehended and Killed'
Bashir's warning is hardly an exaggeration. Not 30 minutes after our arrival in Aqtash, located 15 kilometers northeast of Kunduz just off the main north-south arterial, a group of a dozen Taliban fighters, armed with
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Why would I be surprised by the horrific behavior of anyone following Islam? Why would I ever be surprised by their barbaric behavior? Unnecessary warning.
Kill the heathens.
I am sure this was just a misunderstanding and that Our Glorious Leader can solve any issues they have with a strong words.
They are dogs, not men.
Well, of course not. Islamofacists have never had qualms about killing the innocent. Disgusted, yes. Righteously angered, yes. But surprised? No.
Are these the moderate elements of the Taliban 0bama wants to talk with?
Having been told by politicians and even the pope to respect islam, I guess i must respect the murders committed in its name. That the way they do things. muslims killing muslims leave me cold.
Damn the Taliban.
Maybe they should remind the Taliban that Islam is a religion of peace...
Ironic that the word “taliban” means “students.”
And what have they learned? Only hate.
We just need to seek common ground and consensus with these people, don’tcha know...
Tell me how that's different from the Obamanation. Obama commanders fire CEOs, seize funds from bond holders, Prosecute the previous administration, and give the orders here!
Given the choice between taking action against the Taliban or conservative Americans,
libs would choose the latter 99% of the time.
Savages, dirty rotten, filthy savages.
Gee, then they should be easy to find.
Liberals will kiss the boot on their necks as long as they think the other boot is on a Conservative’s neck
Just call me the” Happy Kafir”!
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