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Khan makes a new constitution to improve Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's leader Khan, creates a new constitution for Afghanistan's people that will, "grant women rights and work to modernize the largely communist state" (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
Khan's dead!
Khan is assassinated by a communist group and, "Nur Mohammad Taraki, one of the founding members of the Afghan Communist Party, takes control of the country as president" (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
American ambassador is killed!
Due to the murder of American ambassador Adolph Dubs, "The United States cuts off assistance to Afghanistan" (http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
USSR takes over Afghanistan.
As the power struggle in Afghanistan continues, "The USSR invades Afghanistan on Dec. 24 to bolster the faltering communist regime"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
Afghans are fleeing to neighboring countries.
As war rages between Mujahadeen rebels and Soviet forces,"Some 2.8 million Afghans have fled from the war to Pakistan, and another 1.5 million have fled to Iran"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
Al-Qaida is created.
To continue the opposition against the Soviets, "Osama bin Laden and 15 other Islamists form the group al-Qaida"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
The Taliban gains power in Afghanistan.
Afghans approve of the Taliban and the, "newly formed Islamic militia rises to power on promises of peace"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
President Clinton responds with missile attacks after al-Qaida's bombings.
After al-Qaida's attacks two American embassies in Africa,"President Clinton orders cruise missile attacks against bin Laden’s training camps in Afghanistan"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
The Taliban is defeated!
After months of intense fighting,"Taliban leaders surrender the group’s final Afghan territory, the province of Zabul"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/). -
Freedom at last!!!!
After several years of instability,"Presidential elections are held. More than 10.5 million Afghans register to vote and choose among 18 presidential candidates"
(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia-jan-june11-timeline-afghanistan/).