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Invasion of Afghan by the Soviets
Afghanistan was invaded by the Soviets because they wanted to support the Afghan Communist Government. -
Mujahideen formed alliances in Pakistan against the Soviet forces
Mujahideen come together in Pakistan to form alliances against Soviet forces. Half of Afghan population estimated to be displaced by war, with many fleeing to neighbouring Iran or Pakistan. -
Soviets begin withdrawal from Afghan
Afghanistan, USSR, the US and Pakistan signed the peace accords and the Soviet Union begins pulling out troops. -
Taliban recognised as legitimate rulers
Taliban is recognised as legitimate rulers by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia which they now control about two-thirds of country. -
US launches missiles at suspected bases of Osama bin Laden
The US launched missile strikes at suspected bases of militant Osama Bin Laden, accused of bombing US embassies in Africa. -
US imposes sanctions on Afghanistan
US imposes an air embargo and financial sanctions to force Afghanistan to hand over Osama bin Laden for trial. -
Ahmad Shah Masoud is assassinated
Ahmad Shah Masoud, leader of the main opposition to the Taliban which was the Northern Alliance was assassinated on this day. -
Loya Jirga elects Hamid Karzai as interim head of state
Loya Jirga elects Hamid Karzai as interim head of state. Karzai picks members of his administration which is to serve until 2004. -
President Karzai warns his troops will cross Pakistan border to tackle militants
President Karzai warns that Afghanistan will send troops into Pakistan to fight militants if Islamabad fails to take action against them. -
Nato countries pledge to increase military
Nato countries pledge to increase military and other commitments in Afghanistan after US announces dispatch of 17,000 extra troops. -
NATO LISBON SUMMIT
NATO and Afghanistan signs a declaration on Enduring Partnership to mark NATO's continued commitment to Afghanistan. -
TRANCHE ONE
President Karzai announces the first "tranche" of Afghan provinces and districts to start transition to an ANSF security lead based on assessments and recommendations. -
Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan
Representatives from 55 countries and 25 international organizations "established a renewed stronger foundation for partnership to support sustainable growth and development of Afghanistan -
ANSF Progress
Following President Karzai's announcement of the fourth "tranche" of Afghan 87 percent of the Afghan population have entered into or live in areas where the ANSF has security responsibility. -
Afghan Milestone Marked
Afghan President Hamid Karzai announces in a ceremony in Kabul the fifth and final group of Afghan provinces, cities, and districts to undergo transition. Which means that Afghan soldiers and police will take the lead for security across the country.
