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History of Afghanistan
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The Soviet Invasion Began
The Soviets made the first move as, "Soviet troops parachuted into Kabul on December 27, 1979, to assist Babrak Karmal, who had become president in a coup within the Afghan Communist leadership" (New York Times 2). -
The Soviet Invasion Ended
After ten years of strife, "the last Soviet troops left Afghanistan in February 1989" (New York Times 2). -
Tailaban Gained Power
The Tailaban gained control, "imposing strict enforcement of fundamentalist Islamic law" (New York Times 3). -
Osama bin Laden Arrived in Afghanistan
The Tailaban allied with Osama bin Laden, "who arrived by chartered jet at Jalalabad Airport in May 1996" (New York Times 3). -
Al Queda Attacked The World Trade Centers
America was left shocked, "After the attak on the World Trade Center in New York on Sept. 11, 2001" (New York Times 3). -
Hamid Karzai is Elected President
Karzai provided some much needed support in Afghanistan as he, "was elected to a five-year term as president in 2004" (New York Times 3). -
General Petraeus Controls United States Central Command
General Petraeus is tasked with, "responsibilty for military operartions in Iraq" (New York Times 4). -
Obama Announces To Deploy 30,000 more Troops in Afghanistan
Obama announced his strategy, "to deploy 30,000 additional troops"(New York Times 4). -
Obama Removes General McChrystal
After disrepectful language, "In June 2010, President Obama removed Gen. McChrystal" (New York Times). -
The US Troops Return From Afghanistan
Obama pushes that troops will stay, "until at least the end of 2014" (New York Times 4).