Afghanistan war

  • Anti Taliban activist Ahmad Shah Massoud is assasinated

  • Terrorist attacks on the U.S.

  • International Safety Assistance Force established (ISAF)

  • Islamic republic Of Afghanistan is established

    over 8 million people voted, 41% were women
  • increase in taliban responsible deaths in Afghanistan

    In 2009 they were responsible for 76% of the deaths in Afghanistan
  • President Barack Obama deploys 30,000 troops for 6 months. He sets a withdrawal date for 2014