*We found some useful newspaper articles involving Afghanistan's current government. The Taliban still plays a large part -still- in modern day Afghanistan. Over the years, the Afghans have made significant governmental strides. The first democratically elected president, the fall of the Taliban, and now the rising of the "new" Taliban. 
A Modernized Taliban Thrives in Afghanistan: (Sirs.com)
Some important information we found from this article is:
*A new Taliban is now thriving in Afghanistan.
*Included in the new Taliban is:
-Finance councils
-Appointing of judges
-Appointing of officials
*Even today, the Taliban is still led by Mohammad Omar.
The same man who led it 1996-2001
To view more of this issue go to:
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SMN0199-0-6193&artno=0000285044&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=A%20Modernized%20Taliban%20Thrives%20in%20Afghanistan&res=Y&ren=N&gov=N&lnk=N&ic=N
A War that is Still not Won:(Sirs.com)
Some important information we found on this article is:
*The Taliban has taken:
-School books
-Flour
-Cooking oil
*The Taliban is taking basic items from people such as shoes. One man was quoted saying in conversation with a British tradesman, "Last time you brought us shoes as gifts, and it made big problems for us. The Taliban came and took them away. This time if we take the gifts, the Taliban will finish us for sure."
To view more on this issue go to:
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SMN0199-0-6193&artno=0000283497&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=A%20War%20That%27s%20Still%20Not%20Won&res=Y&ren=N&gov=N&lnk=N&ic=N
* The President, Karatzi, has been elected for 5 years. 18 and older may vote for the President.
* The Loya Jirga (Grand Council) meets only to discuss important political issues (as apposed to having a spot of tea). These issues may include Constitutional Amendments.
* Tribal leaders are considered more important than national leaders such as Karatzi.
* Karatzi, in order to gain more political support from powerful leaders, such as Omar, is trying to include former Taliban into the new government. (Jamestown Foundation)
* Although the Taliban still exists, it is weaker than it was before.
A Modernized Taliban Thrives in Afghanistan: (Sirs.com)
Some important information we found from this article is:
*A new Taliban is now thriving in Afghanistan.
*Included in the new Taliban is:
-Finance councils
-Appointing of judges
-Appointing of officials
*Even today, the Taliban is still led by Mohammad Omar.
The same man who led it 1996-2001
To view more of this issue go to:
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SMN0199-0-6193&artno=0000285044&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=A%20Modernized%20Taliban%20Thrives%20in%20Afghanistan&res=Y&ren=N&gov=N&lnk=N&ic=N
A War that is Still not Won:(Sirs.com)
Some important information we found on this article is:
*The Taliban has taken:
-School books
-Flour
-Cooking oil
*The Taliban is taking basic items from people such as shoes. One man was quoted saying in conversation with a British tradesman, "Last time you brought us shoes as gifts, and it made big problems for us. The Taliban came and took them away. This time if we take the gifts, the Taliban will finish us for sure."
To view more on this issue go to:
http://sks.sirs.com/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SMN0199-0-6193&artno=0000283497&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=A%20War%20That%27s%20Still%20Not%20Won&res=Y&ren=N&gov=N&lnk=N&ic=N
* The President, Karatzi, has been elected for 5 years. 18 and older may vote for the President.
* The Loya Jirga (Grand Council) meets only to discuss important political issues (as apposed to having a spot of tea). These issues may include Constitutional Amendments.
* Tribal leaders are considered more important than national leaders such as Karatzi.
* Karatzi, in order to gain more political support from powerful leaders, such as Omar, is trying to include former Taliban into the new government. (Jamestown Foundation)
* Although the Taliban still exists, it is weaker than it was before.
