Afghan civil war
The Afghan civil war refers to a series of conflicts in Afghanistan, especially following the Soviet invasion in 1979. After the Soviets withdrew in 1989, competing factions vied for power, leading to a brutal civil war throughout the 1990s. The Taliban emerged in the mid-1990s, establishing strict Islamic rule until being overthrown by U.S.-led forces in 2001 after the September 11 attacks. Conflict continued as various groups, including the Taliban, sought control, resulting in ongoing violence, political instability, and humanitarian crises that persist to this day.
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The Afghan Civil War refers to a series of conflicts in Afghanistan, primarily after the Soviet invasion in 1979, as various factions fought for power. After the Soviet withdrawal in 1989, warlords and groups, including the Taliban, vied for control, leading to a brutal civil war. The Taliban gained power in the mid-1990s but were ousted in 2001 by a U.S.-led coalition after 9/11. Since then, ongoing violence has continued between the Taliban, government forces, and other groups, complicating efforts for peace and stability in the country. The conflict stemmed from ethnic, political, and ideological divides.