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1. Afghanistan - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan
Description: WebAfghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. Referred to as the Heart of Asia, [26] it is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south , [f] Iran to the west , Turkmenistan to the northwest , Uzbekistan to the north , Tajikistan to the northeast , and ...
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2. War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%932021)
Description: WebIt began when an international military coalition led by the United States launched an invasion of Afghanistan, declaring Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the earlier-declared war on terror; toppling the Taliban -ruled Islamic Emirate and establishing the Islamic Republic three years later.
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3. Afghanistan | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population,
Link: https://www.britannica.com/place/Afghanistan
Description: Web3 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, Afghanistan has long been a prize sought by empire builders. Its capital and largest city is Kabul.
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4. A Timeline Of Afghanistan's 4 Decades Of Instability : NPR
Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/19/1028472005/afghanistan-conflict-timeline
Description: WebAug 19, 2021 · A Timeline Of Afghanistan's 4 Decades Of Instability Afghans have lived through Soviet and U.S. invasions, civil war, insurgency and a previous period of heavy-handed Taliban rule. Here are...
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5. Afghanistan, Biden and the Taliban: Afghanistan Updates: The …
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/30/world/afghanistan-news
Description: WebAug 30, 2021 · Twenty years after the U.S. invaded, the last military flight took off from Kabul airport. The withdrawal came after a last spasm of violence. Now the Taliban are in charge again. The U.S. military...
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6. Afghanistan Live Updates - The New York Times
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/15/world/taliban-afghanistan-news
Description: WebAug 15, 2021 · The Taliban entered Kabul on Sunday, completing the near total takeover of Afghanistan two decades after the American military drove them from power. A frenzied evacuation of U.S. diplomats and...
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7. Afghanistan War | History, Combatants, Facts, & Timeline
Link: https://www.britannica.com/event/Afghanistan-War
Description: WebMar 14, 2024 · Afghanistan War. Category: History & Society. Date: December 2001 - 2014. Participants: Afghanistan. United States. al-Qaeda. Taliban. Context: September 11 attacks. Major Events: Battle of Tora Bora. Key People: George W. Bush. Dick Cheney. Hamid Karzai. Barack Obama. David Petraeus.
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8. Afghanistan Live Updates - The New York Times
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/13/world/afghanistan-taliban
Description: WebAug 13, 2021 · Here’s what we know: The insurgents continued to rout Afghan forces, amid calls for President Ashraf Ghani to step down, and Biden administration dispatched 3,000 troops to help evacuate ...
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9. Afghanistan News: Latest Afghanistan News Today | AP News
Link: https://apnews.com/hub/afghanistan
Description: Web4 days ago · Experts say that shows tensions. Updated 11:28 AM PDT, April 11, 2024. Reclusive Taliban leader releases Eid message urging officials to set aside their differences. Updated 4:53 AM PDT, April 6, 2024. Rains kill dozens of people in Pakistan, authorities declare state of emergency in southwest. Watch More.
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10. Afghanistan - The World Factbook
Link: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/afghanistan/
Description: WebApr 11, 2024 · The Taliban conducted an insurgency for two decades against the Afghan Government and forces from the United States and other countries. In February 2020, the US and the Taliban signed an agreement that led to the withdrawal of international forces in exchange for commitments on counterterrorism and other assurances.