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The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet Union intervened in support of the Afghan communist government in its conflict with anticommunist Muslim guerrillas during the Afghan War. -
Mujahideen Forms an Alliance
Mujahideen and Pakistan form an alliance against the Soviets. New Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said he would withdraw troops from Afghanistan. -
Geneva Accords
Afghanistan, the USSR, the US, and Pakistan sign signed the Geneva Accords, which called for the withdrawal of the Soviets from Afghanistan. -
Pakistan leaves Afghanistan
The last of the Soviet troops leave Afghanistan, while the Muhjadeen continue their resistance against the Soviets; and Sibbhatullah Mojadid is declared head of thier government. -
Peshawar Accord
Afghan political parties signed the Peshawar Accord, which created the Islamic State of Afghanistan and proclaimed Sibghatullah Mojaddedi its interim President. -
The Taliban
The Taliban, a guerilla group formed by Mullah Mohammed Omar, emerges as a challenge to government. -
Abdul Ali Mazari
The Taliban, tortured and killed Abdul Ali Mazari, the leader of the Hazara people and believer of each ethnic group having specific rights. -
The Taliban seizes Kabul.
The Taliban takes control of Kaubul and forces Islam, harsh laws, and harsh punishments; and Former President Mohammad Najibullah, was executed by the Taliban. -
Cruise Missle Strikes on Afghanistan and Sudan
Cruise missiles were fired by the United States Navy into four militant training camps in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. -
U.S. attacks Afghanistan
The US launched an attack on camps in Afghanistan run by Osama Bin Laden, who was suspected to be responsible for the bombing of U.S. embassies in East Africa. -
September 11 and the World Trade Center
On September 11th of 2001, Taliban terrorists attacked the World Trade Center Towers in New York, the Pentagon outside of Washington D.C., and a Pennsylvania field, killing thousands of people, leading America so suspect the leader of Al-Qaeda and Saudi Arabia exile, osama Bin Laden -
NATO in Kabul
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization took control of Afghanistan's multinational peacekeeping force, by providing security for Kabul. -
New Constitution
A loya igra, grand council, proposed and adopted a new cnstitution that would gaurantee a strong presidency. -
Record Levels of Opium
Opium, a narcotic produced made from poppies in Afghanistan, reached a record level production rate. -
Death of Osama Bin Laden
Founder and head of Al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, was found and killed by Navy Seals. -
Taliban Attacks U.S.
A group of Taliban suicide bombers attacked a US military base near the border,leading to multiple explosions, a gunfight and the closing of a road used by NATO supply trucks.
