Afghans Predict Dim Future After U.S. and NATO Withdrawal
by SavvyRoo on Jan 17, 2015 | Views: 96 | Score: 0
Afghans who believe when U.S. and NATO forces leave Afghanistan in 2014, they will be… better off | about the same | worse off | |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | 17 | 23 | 43 |
2014 | 18 | 29 | 39 |
%
Sources:
gallup.com
Nearly four in ten believe Afghans will be worse off after troops leave the war-torn country. According to Gallup, 2014 ended up being one of the deadliest the United Nations has on record for civilians, with a surge in Taliban attacks. These attacks add to the pessimistic view Afghans hold for their nation's security.