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YES. While no declaration of war was actually even drafted by Congress, Congrees did approve an AUMF. An AUMF is an authorization for use of military force against a specific target or for a specific purpose. In the case of Afghanistan, Congress approved an AUMF for the use of US Military forces in Afghanistan.
As for whether the Afghanistan invasion followed the international laws of war, this is much more debatable. However, since the purpose of the invasion was to hunt down an international criminal who was being given shelter by the current government, that can easily be seen as a justification for war.
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What was the first country to feel the effects of George W Bush's approach to foreign affairs referred to as the Bush Doctrine or the doctrine of preemption?
Afghanistan was the first country to feel the effects of the Bush Doctrine. In fact, the Bush Doctrine was used to justify the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
What was the first country to feel the effects of George W. Bush's approach to foreign affairs referred to as the Bush Doctrine (or the doctrine of preemption)?
Afghanistan was the first country to feel the effects of the Bush Doctrine. In fact, the Bush Doctrine was used to justify the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
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.
Why did the US boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics Games?
nova net : to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Was there an important event while George W. Bush was president?
The most important event during the administration of Bush was the terrorist attack in NYC and the Pentagon on 9/11/01 and the subsequent invasion by US troops into Iraq and Afghanistan.
Which led to the end of détente?
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Soviet intervention in African countries
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.
What was the primary goal for the soviet unions invasion in Afghanistan?
To reestablish the Communist regime in Afghanistan.
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.
What is one significant historical event in Afghanistan?
The 1979 Soviet Invasion. The 1219 invasion by Genhis Khan. The 879 invasion by the Saffarids.
