Afghanistan: October 24, 2003

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The UN has suspended operations in four southern provinces because of Taliban attacks on UN workers. The Taliban want to drive out foreigners, and particularly non-Moslem westerners. The Taliban want to preserve ancient tradition in the face of modern technology and ideas.  

 

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