Afghanistan

Attacks on the World Trade Centre

Sep 11, 2001

Terrorist group Al-Qaeda launches an attack on the US. Flying planes into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon resulting in 2977 days.

US begin strikes on Afghanistan

Oct 7, 2001

The US military with support of the British, begin a bombing campaign of Afghanistan.

Temporary government

Dec 5, 2001

After US forces seize control of Kabul, the UN invites major Afghan factions to sign a governmental agreement placing Hamid Karzai in temporary control