Kite Runner and the History of Afghanistan

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    History of Afghanistan

  • The Soviet Invasion

    Soviet troops parachuted into Afghanistan and stayed there for 9 years.
  • Soviet Troops Depart Afghanistan

    With help from the United States the last of the Soviet troops leave in 1989 leaving Afghanistan in withdrawal and in serious war damage.
  • Pakistani begin to help the Taliban

    Pakistani government start sending arms, money, military advisers to help in battle, and supplies to Mullah Omar's men.