HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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Which group was given bases in Afghanistan from which to plan attacks on the US?
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The PLO
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The United Front
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Al Qaeda
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Bolsheviks
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October, 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Afghan–Soviet War, or Soviet–Afghan War, lasted over nine years from December 1979 to February 1989. Insurgent groups known collectively as the Mujahideen (as well as smaller Maoist groups) fought against the occupying forces of the Soviet Union and the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
Detailed explanation-3: -Al Qaeda (AQ) is a Salafi militant organization with leadership based in Afghanistan and Pakistan and a network of members and affiliates around the world.
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