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Invasion of Afghan by the Soviets
Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan because they wanted to support the Afghan communist government who were arguing with the anticommunist Muslims. -
March 1980 – April 1985: Soviet offensives
Mujahideen come together in Pakistan to form alliance against Soviet forces. US supplies them with missiles and guns to fight against them. -
Soviet war in Afghanistan
Mujahideen fighters in Kunar Province of Afghanistan in 1987. -
January 1987 – February 1989: Withdrawal
Afghanistan, USSR, the US, and Pakistan sign peace treaties. Also, USSR pulls their troops out of Afghanistan. -
Civil War
The Taliban and Mujahideen bagen to fight over who controlled the government after the USSR left. Thousands of civilians were killed by rocket attacks and artillery attacks. -
Taliban Seizure
The Taliban seizes control of Kabul and spreads its control across the country. -
Missiles Launched
US launches missiles in Afghanistan at military bases are told to be in. -
9/11
Osama Bin Laden planned and executed a terrorist attack on the US in New York City. It destroyed mainly the world's tallest buildings, the Twin Towers. -
Bin Laden Escapes
Bin Laden escapes to Tora Bora. This became one of the most difficult searches in American history. -
Reconstruction
President George W. Bush wants to reconstruct Afghanistan. It costed the US $38 billion. -
Karzai Elected
Hamid Karzai elected leader of Afghanistan. He was the first democratic leader. -
Dadullah
Mullah Dadullah was killed during a fight with the US and Afghan forces. He was the Taliban's most senior military commander. -
Bin Laden Killed
Osama Bin Laden was found and killed by American forces. They found him in a compound in Abbohabad. -
Troops Coming Home
US President Barack Obama announces that the US will begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. -
Afghan Command
Afghan army takes command of all military and security operation Nata forces.
