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In 2001, Afghanistan was ruled by the Taliban regime. The Taliban were good friends with al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization, and let them hang out in their country. After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. demanded that the Taliban hand over al-Qaeda's leaders. The Taliban naturally refused, so the U.S. invaded to remove the Taliban from power.
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What year did Invasion of Afghanistan start?
the invasion of afghanistan started in 2001
What was the reult of the invasion of afghanistan?
The united States invasion of Afghanistan occured after the September 11 attacks in late 2001.
What event caused the us invasion of Afghanistan in 2001?
9/11
Why did the US boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics Games?
nova net : to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
When was the Taliban beginning to show signs of resurgence in Afghanistan?
The Taliban, a Muslim fundamentalist group, took control of Afghanistan's government in 1996 and ruled until the 2001 U.S.-led invasion drove it off from power.
Who was the American Taliban?
John Walker Lindh, referred to as the American Taliban, is an American citizen who was captured in 2001 as an enemy combatant in the US invasion of Afghanistan.
Are troubles with the Taliban the first troubles faced by Afghanistan?
No, Afghanistan has had problems as long ago as the Mongol Invasion by Genghis Khan and as recently as the Russian Invasion.
Which led to the end of détente?
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Soviet intervention in African countries
What was the primary goal for the soviet unions invasion in Afghanistan?
To reestablish the Communist regime in Afghanistan.
How long has the US army been in Afghanistan?
As far as the military goes, October of 2001. The CIA... that's uncertain, but they were certainly active during the 1979 - 1989 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and may possibly have been in-country since.
Why did Osama bin Laden come to Afghanistan?
why invasion of Afghanistan and the search for Osama Bin Laden
What happened in Afghanistan in 1979?
Soviet invasion began.
