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The Taliban government began to initiate in a small village between Lashkar Gah and Kandahar
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Taliban introduces the hard-line of Islam
The Taliban introduced Afghan women to extreme rules such as banning women from work places, education, etc. If any women violate the rules, various punishments such as stoning to death or shot in the head will be applied to these women. -
Taliban recognised as rulers of Afghanistan
In 1997, the Taliban took over the government and was recognised as the legitimate ruler and leader of Afghanistan by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. -
Taliban offers protection for Osama Bin Laden
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US cruise missiles struck a terrorist training complex
This US cruise missile attack on the terrorist training complex was believed to be financed by Osama Bin Laden. -
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Continuous Ruling from Taliban
In this period of time, the Taliban continues to torture both men and women. Many people were obviously killed in this period of time. -
Ahmed Shah Masoud of the Northern Alliance was killed
Ahmed Shah Masoud was a heroic icon throughout the Taliban's ruling period. He was the leader of the anti-Taliban guerilla, who tried to stop the Taliban. He was killed by suicide bombers. -
World Trade Center was attacked
Taliban terrorists, also known as Al-Qaeda members, attacked the World Trade Center Twin Tower in New York. It was a great issue for people all around the world. -
Taliban refuses to hand over Osama Bin Laden
The Taliban was providing protection for Osama Bin Laden for a long time, and the Taliban rejected the offer from US to turn over Osama Bin Laden. US and its allies started air missiles against Afghan Military Installations. -
Taliban regime collapses
The Taliban regime finally collapsed, giving both women and men the freedom from the extreme Islam rules set by the Taliban. Afghan once again experienced peace and triumph.
