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.”