WORLD HISTORY

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HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did the US lead an invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001?
A
The Taliban government provided protection to al-Qaeda terrorist group
B
The Taliban government invaded and annexed oil-rich regions of neighboring countries
C
The Taliban government refused to allow international inspectors into it’s weapons facilities
D
The Taliban government used chemical weapons against civilians protesting for democracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Taliban held sway in Afghanistan until October 2001, when they were routed from power by the US-led campaign against al-Qa’ida.

Detailed explanation-2: -From the White House Treaty Room, the President informed the nation that military action-Operation Enduring Freedom-would remove the Taliban regime and eliminate al Qaeda in Afghanistan. On October 7, 2001, the President announced that the United States had begun military action in Afghanistan.

Detailed explanation-3: –Military invasion launched by the US and UK in October 2001, in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the intent of removing the controversial Taliban regime from power.

Detailed explanation-4: -The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is a UN Special Political Mission tasked with assisting the people of Afghanistan. UNAMA was established on 28 March 2002 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1401.

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