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Soviet military invades Afghanistan
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The Soviets make Babrak Karmal the ruler of the Aghanistan.
A war follows between the Soviets and mujahideen (holy warriors). The mujahideen are supported by the U.S. -
Mohammad Najibullah becomes president
He is supported by the Soviet Union. -
Geneva Accords of 1988 are signed
The Soviet Union starts withdrawing its forces from Afghanistan. -
Najibullah’s government falls.
He remains in Kabul as he is not allowed to leave the country. -
The Taliban capture the city of Kandahar
It is located in the south of the country. -
Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, comes to Afghanistan.
The leader of the Taliban at this time is Mullah Mohammad Omar. -
Kabul is captured by the Taliban
Najibullah is killed. -
Women start losing their rights
They are not allowed to work and education is forbidden. -
The Taliban begin their advance from the north
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Invasion, led by the U.S., begins.
This happens after the 9/11 attacks. -
End of the Taliban Regime
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The Taliban appear again in Southern Afghanistan
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Formal end of U.S. and NATO missions
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The Taliban continue their advance and capture more territory
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A peace agreement is signed between the U.S. and the Taliban
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Withdrawal of the remaining U.S. troops
This is announced by President Biden -
The Taliban gain control over most of the country
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Kabul falls and is captured by Taliban forces
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A promise is made that women will have more rights
The spokesman of the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, promises that women will have more rights than in the previous Taliban rule -
The last planes with U.S. forces leave Afghanistan.
This is the end of the war in Afghanistan for the U.S. The Taliban claim they have achieved “full independence.” -
Girls are banned from secondary education