Abdullah Abdullah
On 14 May 2014, Abdullah Abdullah was announced as the president of Afghanistan after securing 69.2 percent of all votes in the runoff election. Original elections, held on 5 April 2014, resulted inconclusively as no running party secured over 50% of all votes as is required by Afghan Constitution. The main front runners were Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Dr. Abdullah secured 44.9 percent of votes while Dr. Ahmadzai received 31.5 percent. As no compromise was reached among the leaders, a runoff elections was scheduled and Abdullah Abdullah was secured as President. The announcement resulted in some riots near the capital city of Kabul. The rioters claim that the votes were unfairly determined as Abdullah Abdullah had support from foreign democratic nations which may have originally given him some power during time in Afghanistan. Originally Abdullah Abdullah was close adviser of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the original president of Afghanistan working against Taliban with support from foreign nations. It is believed this advantage allowed Abdullah Abdullah to gain support an unjust power from foreign nations. In 2009, Abdullah Abdullah ran against Hamid Karzai for president of Afghanistan. Hamid Karzai ran for second term and as a result in the 2014 elections, was unable to run as he had reached his term limit. During the 2009 elections Hamid Karzai secured second place following Hamid Karzai. In addition, Abdullah was part of the National Coalition of Afghanistan and his political spectrum was the Islamic Democracy Reform. He was also the former foreign affairs minister of Afghanistan.
On 14 May 2014, Abdullah Abdullah was announced as the president of Afghanistan after securing 69.2 percent of all votes in the runoff election. Original elections, held on 5 April 2014, resulted inconclusively as no running party secured over 50% of all votes as is required by Afghan Constitution. The main front runners were Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Dr. Abdullah secured 44.9 percent of votes while Dr. Ahmadzai received 31.5 percent. As no compromise was reached among the leaders, a runoff elections was scheduled and Abdullah Abdullah was secured as President. The announcement resulted in some riots near the capital city of Kabul. The rioters claim that the votes were unfairly determined as Abdullah Abdullah had support from foreign democratic nations which may have originally given him some power during time in Afghanistan. Originally Abdullah Abdullah was close adviser of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the original president of Afghanistan working against Taliban with support from foreign nations. It is believed this advantage allowed Abdullah Abdullah to gain support an unjust power from foreign nations. In 2009, Abdullah Abdullah ran against Hamid Karzai for president of Afghanistan. Hamid Karzai ran for second term and as a result in the 2014 elections, was unable to run as he had reached his term limit. During the 2009 elections Hamid Karzai secured second place following Hamid Karzai. In addition, Abdullah was part of the National Coalition of Afghanistan and his political spectrum was the Islamic Democracy Reform. He was also the former foreign affairs minister of Afghanistan.
Corrupt Democratic Government
On August 6 2016, 14 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in mass protests and rioting against corruption, among other things, in the Afghanistan Government. In 2017, the Afghan government was ranked 181st out of 186 countries in Transparency International’s Corruptions Perceptions Index. Riots originally began in protest against various decisions made by the Afghan Government under President Abdullah Abdullah. The main decision was leaked to the public rather than announced by the government. In it, the Afghan government agreed to work with the United States forces towards bringing forces back into Afghanistan, especially nearby borders with Pakistan, the alleged Taliban headquarters, During the start of 2017. Protests began with this original information, however protests have expanded towards general lack of transparency with the government. Forces with the government responded through a series of attacks on some protesters. President Abdullah released a statement claiming “The announcement was to follow Independence day on the 19 of August.”
On August 6 2016, 14 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in mass protests and rioting against corruption, among other things, in the Afghanistan Government. In 2017, the Afghan government was ranked 181st out of 186 countries in Transparency International’s Corruptions Perceptions Index. Riots originally began in protest against various decisions made by the Afghan Government under President Abdullah Abdullah. The main decision was leaked to the public rather than announced by the government. In it, the Afghan government agreed to work with the United States forces towards bringing forces back into Afghanistan, especially nearby borders with Pakistan, the alleged Taliban headquarters, During the start of 2017. Protests began with this original information, however protests have expanded towards general lack of transparency with the government. Forces with the government responded through a series of attacks on some protesters. President Abdullah released a statement claiming “The announcement was to follow Independence day on the 19 of August.”
Taliban Returns
Many previous military holds had fallen to the Taliban, following the return of US troops in Afghanistan towards the start of the 2017. On 21 July 2017, the city of Musa Quala in the Helmand province was declared under Taliban control. Musa Quala was previously a Taliban stronghold in early 2014, however towards the end of the year, the city fell under the Afghanistan government’s power. The fall of the city of Musa Quala sparked some interest within Afghan cities. Protests among the citizens through the form of petitions, were handed to government officials. The US minister of foreign affairs released an official statement in response to the protests. “The US army is majorly involved with Afghanistan and will work with the Afghan government to protect citizens and remove the terrorist group (the Taliban) from power.” Since foreign nations left Afghanistan in 2014, the Taliban had taken control of much more land and as a result the situation caused many foreign nations previously militarily present in Afghanistan, such as NATO forces, to debate the situation and this led to some of the previous forces returning to Afghanistan in 2021.
Many previous military holds had fallen to the Taliban, following the return of US troops in Afghanistan towards the start of the 2017. On 21 July 2017, the city of Musa Quala in the Helmand province was declared under Taliban control. Musa Quala was previously a Taliban stronghold in early 2014, however towards the end of the year, the city fell under the Afghanistan government’s power. The fall of the city of Musa Quala sparked some interest within Afghan cities. Protests among the citizens through the form of petitions, were handed to government officials. The US minister of foreign affairs released an official statement in response to the protests. “The US army is majorly involved with Afghanistan and will work with the Afghan government to protect citizens and remove the terrorist group (the Taliban) from power.” Since foreign nations left Afghanistan in 2014, the Taliban had taken control of much more land and as a result the situation caused many foreign nations previously militarily present in Afghanistan, such as NATO forces, to debate the situation and this led to some of the previous forces returning to Afghanistan in 2021.
2019 Presidential Elections
On 2019, April 5th, the new president of Afghanistan was announced as Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Dr. Ahmadzai had previously run for president in the presidential elections of 2014 and in 2009. In 2009, he ranked fourth and in 2014 he ranked as second most popular and participated in a run-off election with the president - Abdullah Abdullah. Though Abdullah Abdullah did run, he received only 29.6 percent of votes, while Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai received 52.1 percent of votes. As Afghanistan constitution requires absolute majority ruling, any singular candidate must receive over 50 percent of all total votes and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai just received over the cut.
On 2019, April 5th, the new president of Afghanistan was announced as Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Dr. Ahmadzai had previously run for president in the presidential elections of 2014 and in 2009. In 2009, he ranked fourth and in 2014 he ranked as second most popular and participated in a run-off election with the president - Abdullah Abdullah. Though Abdullah Abdullah did run, he received only 29.6 percent of votes, while Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai received 52.1 percent of votes. As Afghanistan constitution requires absolute majority ruling, any singular candidate must receive over 50 percent of all total votes and Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai just received over the cut.
Foreign Nations ReturnOn 2021, NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization return to Afghanistan to join military forces in order to stop Taliban from ruling over the country. After the transfer of security signed by President Abdullah Abdullah, from NATO to Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah ruled the country under corrupt means. Taliban begin to approach Afghanistan and during 2014, attacks on western civilians have greatly increased throughout the year. On April 24, 2014, 3 Americans were shot dead, most likely by the Taliban. On December 2013, a helicopter including six American troops were shot down by enemies, most likely to be the Taliban. As attacks from the Taliban increased, NATO gradually drew away from the situation. After Abdullah Abdullah’s democracy, the President was alleged to have been corrupt. Taliban after returning on 2017, the troops cannot win against the pressure of the Taliban but Abdullah Abdullah continues to lead the country. During 2019, Abdullah Abdullah is not reelected and foreign nations come back along although Taliban stays. NATO suggests military funding and stronger military systems similar to 2014. The new president accepts the offer and they cooperate.
Taliban RetreatNATO’s comeback during 2021 strikes a new image on the Taliban of Afghanistan. The new agreement between the two caused a series of attacks on the Afghani Government from the Taliban and the president requested talks with the Taliban although they did not agree. As the new government and foreign pressure became a threat to the Taliban, they began to attack and particularly, a helicopter with NATO members and Afghanistan members. Both sides became aggressive towards each other and the Afghani troops were highly trained after the NATO addition to military supplements. NATO gradually fights the Taliban back and they are pushed back to the foothills of Pakistan.
2024 Presidential Elections