Afghans, not only in Afghanistan but everywhere in the world, are constantly fighting, insulting, and humiliating each other.
By Ahmad Saidi, Afghanistan and regional analyst (Switzerland), specially for Sangar
We, who were born in Afghanistan, are always fighting, insulting, and humiliating each other, wherever we are in the world. Do you remember what our Afghans committed in Germany, France, and other countries that became a source of shame and disgrace for us?
Recently, in the Swiss city of Geneva, which is the most peaceful country in the world, several young Afghans started a knife fight with each other until the police intervened.
In addition to the fact that we are doing this, look at social media, especially YouTube and TikTok, to see how some of our Afghans are slinging mud, cursing, insulting, and humiliating each other and how much they are consumed with moral and social inadequacy.
Several basic factors, some of which I will mention below, explain why Afghans fight and argue with each other within and even outside the country.
1 - A history full of crises and wars: Afghanistan has always been involved in wars and internal crises, from the wars of several decades ago to the conflicts after the Soviet invasion, the emergence of the Mujahideen, and the Taliban. These conditions have created a spirit of violence and mistrust in the society.
2 - Tribal and ethnic thinking: The ethnic and tribal diversity in Afghanistan makes it necessary to focus on the specific interests of each group. Instead of creating unity, these differences cause physical and psychological conflicts between people.
3 - Consequences of war and psychological conflicts: Wars and crises have caused psychological problems such as anxiety and depression among people, which lead to more conflicts. Those who have experienced such crises are not able to establish calm and peaceful relationships.
4 - Poverty and Economic Problems: Poverty and a lack of employment opportunities lead to social and economic competition and, as a result, more conflicts. In difficult economic conditions, social relations become tense.
5 - Foreign intervention and foreign policy: Foreign intervention in Afghanistan has further complicated the situation. These interventions have led to internal and external crises and increased tensions among Afghans.
Conflicts and disagreements among Afghans are generally due to historical, cultural, social, and psychological factors. To achieve a peaceful and united society, fundamental changes in thinking, politics, and social relations are needed. Creating an atmosphere of trust and economic development, appropriate dialogue, and mutual understanding can help reduce these tensions.
