The Kite Runner Chapter 5- pg 58

In these chapters you learn more about the title the kite runner and exactly what the aspect has to do with the culture associated with the book. Hassan is a very interesting character and I am concerned to see what will happen to him because he is a Hazara. Amir continues to search for the approval from his role model Baba by deciding he shall win the Kite fighting tournament. But he blames himself for many events that he believes why Baba disapproves of him. Like stealing his mother's life. I am confused about the shooting. Did the government just gain new powers whi h caused for a small civil war???