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• Date of invasion: 24 December 1979
• Afghan President (at invasion): Hafizullah Amin
• New President installed: Babrak Karmal
• War duration: 1979–1989
• Invading country: Soviet Union (USSR)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

The Afghan Government with the collaboration of the Indian Intelligence agency "RAW", Russian Intelligence agency

"KHAD" and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US have constituted a new intelligence agency with the name Research and Analysis Mili Afghan (RAMA) to destabilize Pakistan.

Explanation

The Taliban movement was started in 1994 in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

1996 (September): Taliban captured Kabul and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

2001 (December): Taliban regime toppled by US-led forces

Explanation

Pashtun are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan. 

Tajiks are the second largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

It comprise between 25-30% of the population.

The Tajiks in Afghanistan are mainly Sunni Muslims who follow the Hanafi sect.

Explanation

ISAF was established in 2001 after the Bonn Agreement.

Its purpose was to maintain security and stability in Afghanistan under NATO leadership.