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Pro Soviet Era
General Mohammed Daoud becomes prime minister. He turns to the Soviet Union for aid. Also he introduces new reforms. -
Daoud is Overthrown
General Daoud is overthrown is a pro-soviet coup.The Democratic Party come to power but is stopped by infighting. They faced opposition by the US who were supported by the mujahideen. -
A New Leader
Babrak Karmel is chosen as a new leader supported by Soviet troops.Many mujahideen groups were fighting Soviet troops. The US, China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia supplied money and weapons to the mujahideen. -
Soviets Leave
The Soviets sign a peace treaty with the US and Afghanistan. They begin pulling out in 1988. Civil War begins as with mujahideen trying to over throw Najibullah. -
Taliban takes Over
Taliban seizes control over Kabul. They introduce a new sticter version of Islam. This new version bans women from work, punishments (stoming to death and amputations). -
Missile Strikes
Osama Bin Laden is accused of bombing US embassies in Africa. The US starts to launch missiles in ares that are believe to be his bases. The UN forces embargos and sanctions to force Bin Laden out of hiding. -
September 11
Ahmad Shah Masood, leader of the main force against the Taliban, is assassinated.The US leads invasion of Aghanistan after the Twin Tower attacks. Anti-Taliban North Alliance Force joins later. -
A New Strategy
President Barack Obama plans out a strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. An extra 4,000 personnel will train Afghan army and police. More troops are added in Afghanistan in August -
Records Are Broken
President Karzai takes a trip to Russia, first time an Afghan has visited since the end of the Cold War invasion.Civilians casualties are at record high is broken in February.58 people are killed at a Shia shrine in Kabul and Shia mosque. -
Promises
NATO promises to withdraw all troops by 2014.Tokyo donor promises 16 billion dollar donation to civilian aid in Afghanistan up to 2016.President Karzai and Pakistan's Asif Ali Zadari agree to peace deals within six months after meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron. -
Withdrawal
The US and Britain end combat relation with Afghanistan.NATO ends 13 year mission and gives back Afghan forces.Presidebt Obama delays troop withdrawal as requested by President Ashraf Ghani
