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After the terrorist group al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the September 11th Attacks, the US Military invaded the country of Afghanistan with the mission to dismantle the terrorist organization. The US also stated its goal to remove the unstable Taliban Regime from power in Afghanistan in order to create a more viable democracy.

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nova-net: taliban leaders refused to turn Osama bin Laden over to U.S. officials

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Because of Osama bin laden

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Q: Why did the united states attack afghanistan following the terrorist attack on september 11 2001?
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What terrorist group was responsible for the attack on America that took place on September 11 2001?

Al Qaeda. Based out of Afghanistan.


What country did the US first attack after the September 11 terrorist attacks?

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Osama Bin Laden was the leader of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.