The cost of war – Afghan experiences of conflict 1978-2009
I missed this along with a load of other good stuff over the past weeks.
From the Exec Summary:
To better understand how Afghans have experienced and understand the conflict, eight nongovernmental
organizations operating in Afghanistan conducted research in 14 provinces
across the country. This research focused on individual experiences of the past thirty years of
conflict, perceptions of the current conflict and recommendations for alleviating the violence and
addressing its root causes.
This research does not aim to provide a full accounting of the fighting or to represent the views
and experiences of all Afghans. Rather, it seeks to more fully articulate Afghan experiences of the
conflict and its recommendations seek to convey the aspirations that Afghans have for peace and
the future of their country.