the taliban refused to turn over bin laden after sep. 11, 2001
Because the taliban is stupid
One of the operations that were launched against the Taliban by the United States is Operation Anaconda and another is Operation Enduring Freedom.
Maybe yes and maybe no. Al-Qaeda started military resistance to the Russian occupation to Afghanistan (by support of US and other Middle Eastern countries). Taliban is fighting against US and other allies occupation of Afghanistan. In this sense, it could be cooperation between them.
potato and salad
At the start of the war, the U.S. supported the Northern Alliance, who were a group of rebels opposed to the Taliban government. Once the Taliban were overthrown, the Northern Alliance became Afghanistan's new government and so now the U.S. is backing it against Taliban rebels trying to take over again.
The U.S. launched its military campaign against al-Qaeda on October 7, 2001, in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. This operation, known as Operation Enduring Freedom, aimed to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban regime in Afghanistan that was harboring the group. The initial airstrikes targeted al-Qaeda training camps and Taliban military positions.
I only know one OEF (operation enduring freedom)
The U.S. sent military aid to the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan primarily to combat the Taliban regime following the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Northern Alliance, a coalition of anti-Taliban factions, was seen as a viable partner in the effort to dismantle Taliban control and eliminate al-Qaeda's presence in the country. By providing support, the U.S. aimed to destabilize the Taliban and facilitate a more favorable environment for U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.
Operation Enduring Freedom is part of the US war on terrorism. It began on October 7, 2001 when the US Army began to take action against Taliban members who claimed responsibility for 9/11.
Operation Enduring Freedom is part of the US war on terrorism. It began on October 7, 2001 when the US army began to take action against Taliban members who claimed responsibility for 9/11.
The Taliban is a specific political Islamist Party/Militant Organization. The Taliban held national control in Afghanistan and ruled it according to some of the most barbaric interpretations of Shari'a Law. The Taliban supported Al-Qaeda prior to 2001, giving them safe haven. They currently their efforts on removing the Northern Alliance government of Afghanistan and leading that country again.Since these views and aims are expressly against the US interests, which are to have an Afghanistan were organizations like al-Qaeda cannot breed, the US wants to remove the Taliban.
ten to one (i.e. ten Taliban per US serviceman)