Soviet War 1979-1989
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Mujahideen were also called Freedom fighters.
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-Did the Americans helping the mujahideen during the Soviet War have a direct connention with the terrorist attacks of 9/11? 

-Did Osama Bin Laden come to power in the midst of the Soviet War with the help of America?

During the Soviet War Bin Laden raised money and supplied heavy machinery to the anti-communtist Mujahideen.



  
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TIMELINE

1978- General Daud is overthrown and killed in a coup by leftist People's Democratic Party. Conservative Islamic and ethnic leaders object to social changes and begin an armed revolt in the countryside.

1979- Power struggle between leftist leaders in Hafizullah Amin and Nur Mohammed Taraki in Kabul won by Amin. Soviet Union finally sends in troops to help remove Amin from power.
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1980- Babrak Karmal, leader of the People's Democratic Party Parcham faction, is installed as ruler, backed by Soviet troops. Anti-regime resistance inte nsifies, the US along with Pakistan, China, Iran and Saudia Arabia supply money and arms to Mujahideen to figh off Soviet forces.

1985- Mujahideen come together in Pakistan to form an alliance against Soviet Forces. Half of the Afghan population is estimated to be displaced by the war.Many fleeing to Neighbouring countries.

1986-
The US begins supplying to the Mujahideen with Stinger missiles, which enabled them to shoot down Soviet helicopter gunships. Babrak Karmal is replaced by Najibullah.

1988- Afghanistan, USSR, the US and Pakistan sign peace accords and the Soviets begin pulling out troops.

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