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The Taliban only invaded because Al Qaeda was based in Afghanistan. In fact, the Taliban never wanted war with the U.S., but Al Qaeda did, so they provoked us into invading with 9/11. So when we invaded, the Taliban had no choice but to fight us. In order to get the upper hand, we allied with the Northern Alliance (they're the current govt. in Afghanistan. Then the Taliban made themselves disappear for a few years (don't ask me how) and now they fight so they can gain control of Afghanistan.
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kill a taliban
What is the Kill to Death Ratio of US Servicemen to Taliban?
ten to one (i.e. ten Taliban per US serviceman)
Is it legal to kill a Taliban supporter in Australia?
No. Murder is not legal in Australia.
Why can't a soldier in Afghanistan kill the taliban?
Because the Taliban are funded by the US and British. All the Taliban in Afghanistan are pakistanies. They are there to destroy Afghanistan not to bring peace. Everything that you see on tv about the Taliban are fake. There is no such thing as the Taliban, they are all pakistanies killing innocent Pashtun people. I am not even an afghan but I know what the truth is regarding Afghanistan.
Why is guantanamo bay famous?
rumor has it that the americans tortured prisoners from the taliban there to try and get information from them
Will the talibans kill us?
No they won't. It depends on who "us" is, but generally, no. The Taliban have a local interest in Afghanistan and Pakistan. If you do not live in either of those countries, you are generally safe from the Taliban.
Why did the taliban think Malala was a threat?
She protested against women's schooling rights. The Taliban had shut down many women's school and Malala protested against that. The Taliban shot her and her three friends.
What group gained control of most of Afghanistan by 1996?
The Taliban.
Did Prince Harry kill anyone while in war?
Yes he killed 10 or 12 Taliban in the fortnight he was out in afghan
Why did America go to war in Afghanistan after helping put the Taliban into power during the Russia-Afghanistan war?
The Americans exploited the concept of Jihad in Islam to fight the soviets and push them out of Afghanistan, However, when the Mujahedeen ( The Islamic holy fighters) won the war and started to rule, their policy did suit the Americans. For example, Taliban ( the term used now for the Mujahdeen) are sympathatic with Arabs due to Islamic ties with them. This support included anti-Israeli position and call for the Palestinan cause. Such policy made the Americans move against Taliban and declared war against them specially after what happened in 9-11 and the support Osama Bin Laden by the Taliban. The Mujahadeen.
Was osama bin laden part of the taliban?
He the leader of the Taliban, he organized and trained those that are in the Taliban
Differences between Taliban and Shi'a Terrorist Forces?
Taliban is not shia. Taliban members are Wahhabi which is a sunni sect. there is not relation between shia and Taliban.
