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The U.S. government claimed that they sent troops into Afghanistan because there were 'weapons of mass destruction'. They later declared that this was not the case but have continued the war since.

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What countries are fighting in the Afghanistan war?

The Afghanistan War primarily involved the United States and its NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, fighting against the Taliban and other insurgent groups. The conflict began in 2001 following the September 11 attacks, with the aim of dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban from power. Over the years, various Afghan factions, including the Afghan government forces, have also been involved in the fighting against the Taliban. The war officially ended for U.S. and NATO forces in August 2021, but the Taliban has since regained control of the country.


What Are you Fighting in the Iraq war?

the American and ENGLISH soldiers are fighting against the taliban and other mast terrorist groups around the area of Iraq


Why are the Talibans and America at war?

The original reason that the US declared war on the Taliban Government of Afghanistan was that government's protection of al-Qaeda after the events of September 11th. After the Taliban were forced out of the government and the US had the freedom to pursue al-Qaeda suspects, the Taliban have continued fighting, with the intent of retaking power.


What percent of Pakistan does the Taliban control and how will that change with the February 16 truce with Pakistan?

The area around the Pakistan Afganistan border is one affected by the Taliban, but the Taliban does not actually control any part of Pakistan. Pakistan has complete control over it's country, but it is fighting against the Taliban who are trying to gain control.


On what date did the US start bombing Taliban sites is Afghanistan?

October 7,2001

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What side did US support in Afghanistan?

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.


Will America win the war against terror?

Yes, because all that is left of the alqeuda and taliban is less than 100


Is the Taliban winning the war in Afghanistan?

The War in Afghanistan has not resulted in the elimination of the Taliban and they have regrouped within Pakistan. The fact that the Taliban has successfully resisted their annihilation is a point to them, but it is a far cry from "winning". The Taliban was pushed out of power and they remain out of power.


Who is winning the war in afganistan?

the taliban are winning the war


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.


Why has Pakistan supported the Taliban?

Pakistan has not supported the taliban. it is completely against it just like the rest of the world


What countries are fighting in the Afghanistan war?

The Afghanistan War primarily involved the United States and its NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, fighting against the Taliban and other insurgent groups. The conflict began in 2001 following the September 11 attacks, with the aim of dismantling al-Qaeda and removing the Taliban from power. Over the years, various Afghan factions, including the Afghan government forces, have also been involved in the fighting against the Taliban. The war officially ended for U.S. and NATO forces in August 2021, but the Taliban has since regained control of the country.


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 is the word for the group fighting against you in a war?

Generally its Enemy but America - Islamic terrorism, Pakistan-taliban, palestine - Israel terrorism and for me examination


Which alliance fought against the Taliban?

There is no coherent group of people who oppose the Taliban. Between 1991-2003, all of those various groups of warlords, tribal leaders, and strongmen who opposed the Taliban formed the Northern Alliance. However, they hated each other only marginally less than they hated the Taliban. It is likely that had they defeated the Taliban without foreign intervention that their government would have fragmented into immediate civil war.


Two operations launched against the taliban by the US?

One of the operations that were launched against the Taliban by the United States is Operation Anaconda and another is Operation Enduring Freedom.


Why did the US take military against the Taliban?

the taliban refused to turn over bin laden after sep. 11, 2001