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Soviet invaded Afghanistan
On December 24, 1979, Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. This war was between Afghanistan forces that Soviet led against the Mujahideen who are multi-national insurgent groups. Information courtesy : http://en.wikipedia.org
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Soviet Union Withdraw from Afghanistan
Soviet Union defeated by Afghanistan, and they began to withdraw from Afghanistan. This process was fully completed on February 15,1989. Information courtesy :http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviets-to-withdraw-from-afghanistan -
Muslim Rebellions in Kabul
In April of 1992, Islam groups broke out and surrounded the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul. Information courtesy : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_war_in_Afghanistan_(1989-1992) -
Afghan political parties signed the Peshawar Accord
Afghan political parties signed the Peshawar Accord. This Accord created the Islamic State of Afghanistan and proclaimed Sibghatullah Mojaddedi its interim President. Information courtesy : http://www.reachinformation.com/define/Peshawar%20Accord.aspx -
Taliban is formed
The Taliban was formed on September 27, 1996. This consisted of Afghanistan mujahideen who fought against the Soviet invaion. Information courtesy : http://www.cfr.org/afghanistan/taliban-afghanistan/p10551
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United States launched cruise missiles Afghanistan Khost region
The United States launched cruise missiles on Afghanistan and Sudan because of the source of pharmaceuticals. Information cortesy : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_missile_strikes_on_Afghanistan_and_Sudan_(August_1998) -
Ahmad Shah Massoud Killed
On September 9, 2001, a non Tabilan rebellion controller was killed by a group of suicide bombers. Ahmad Shah Massoud was a central person in the resistance against the Soviet occupation. Information courtesy : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmad_Shah_Massoud
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Taliban terrorists attacked the World Trade Center Twin Towers
Taliban terrorists, al-Qaeda members, attacked the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon. Two planes hited the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The third plane hited the Pentagon, and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Information courtesy : http://www.history.com/topics/9-11-attacks
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The United States air strikes in Afghanistan
The United States began routine air strikes in Afghanistan because the Taliban did not show where Osama Bin Ladesn was hiding. The Unites States was shocked by 9-11-01 terror at that time. Information courtesy : http://www.theguardian.com/flash/0,5860,567567,00.html
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Taliban Empire collasped
On December 7, 2001, the Taliban regime collapsed. The Taliban surrender Kandahar, and they removed all power. During that time, former Taliban soldiers show up in nearby villages and continue to push the Taliban's policies. Information courtesy : http://www.infoplease.com/spot/taliban-time-2001.html -
Hamid Karzai became President
On December 22, 2001, Hamid Karzai became 12th president and current Afghanistan president. He became a dominant political person after the falling of the Taliban regime. Information courtesy : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamid_Karzai -
NATO Took Control
On August 11, 2003, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization took control of Afghanistan's peacekeeping groups, such as the International Security Assistance Force, by providing security for Kabul. Information courtesy : http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_48895.htm
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New constitution introduced
On January 4, 2004, a new constitution introduced. A 502-member creates a nation that pledges to be both Islamic and democratic. The government power is devided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Information courtesy : http://www.cfr.org/afghanistan/afghanistan-new-constitution/p7710 -
Death of Osama Bin Laden
Osama Bin Laden who was the founder of al-Qaeda, was killed and shot on May 2, 2011. He had responsibility of many terrors and wars. Information courtesy : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osama_bin_Laden
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Taliban Leader Invitation
On October 9, 2013, the leader of Taliban invited Pakistan governmanet to bring peace through serious talking. Hakimullah Mehsud used television interview to invite government. Information courtesy : http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/09/taliban-leader-pakistan-talks-offers
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