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Taliban leader born
Mohammed Omar, leader of the Afghanistan section of the Taliban, is born. -
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Taliban created
The Taliban was formed sometime between 1979 and 1989 during the Soviet occupation of Aghanistan. -
Taliban appointed protector of Pakistani convoys
Benazir Bhutto, prime minister of Pakistan, appointed the Taliban as protector of Pakistani convoys throughout Afghanistan. -
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Taliban rises to power
The Taliban rose to power, establishing their brutal, totalitarian rule over 90% of the country of Afghanistan. -
Taliban declares war on U.S.A.
Osama bin Laden, former leader of Al-Qaeda, declares war on the United States. -
Taliban destroys ancient Buddhist statues
The Taliban demolishes two huge, centuries-old Buddhist statues of Bamiyan. -
Attacks on the United States
The Taliban assists in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, resulting in over 3,000 dead civilians. -
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Taliban government overthrown
In late 2001, the Taliban was overthrown in an American-backed invasion of Afghanistan. -
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Taliban control in Afghanistan
Taliban once again controlling large areas of southern and western Afghanistan. -
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Most attacks in Taliban history
Al-Qaeda and Taliban responsible for nearly 30 attacks, most in one year in Taliban history.
