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History of Afghanistan
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The Soviet Invasion
Soviet troops parachuted into Afghanistan and stayed there for 9 years. -
Soviet Troops Depart Afghanistan
With help from the United States the last of the Soviet troops leave in 1989 leaving Afghanistan in withdrawal and in serious war damage. -
Pakistani begin to help the Taliban
Pakistani government start sending arms, money, military advisers to help in battle, and supplies to Mullah Omar's men.