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How does the taliban effect the people in Afghanistan?
The problem with the Taliban is they hold a very extreme view of Islam, and they try to impose it on everyone, even those who might not share that view. For example, Islam does NOT say women cannot study, nor does it say women cannot go to school. But the Taliban are opposed to women going to school, and have burned down schools and even attacked female students. Further, the Taliban have expressed their opposition to popular music, and do not want any kind of popular culture (including television programs) to be broadcast; they believe only religious studies are permitted. Some Afghans, fed up with corrupt local governments, at first supported the Taliban, because people believed the Taliban would be honest, since they were very religious. But the Taliban proved to be eager to hold on to power, and willing to kill those who opposed them.
What side was the taliban on?
The Taliban is a political group that ruled Afghanistan from about 1991 until the NATO invasion about 2003. They assisted terrorist groups, giving them a place to train for conducting war and suicide missions. It is quite difficult for an outsider to determine which side the Taliban might be on other than their own side. (It is quite difficult for an outsider to understand differences between groups in Islam. Many reference sources list the founder of a group with no information differentiating it from other groups!)
Why might Western nations be willing to make loans to troubled Russia?
Because it is not so troubled as in Western nations.
Can you use English pounds in the Republic of Ireland?
No. Some places might accept them, especially near the border with Northern Ireland, but you should bring Euro with you.
What conflicting emotions does the seafarer feel when he sets off on a sea voyage?
He knows he will miss things that an only be found on land, and that the voyage might be dangerous, but he loves the sea and is willing to sacrifice and take chances to do what he loves.
