Afghanistan
Some of the key events about Afghanistan
- 1880The Second Anglo-Afghan War ended, resulting in Afghanistan regaining control of its foreign affairs
- 1919Afghanistan gained full independence from British influence following the Third Anglo-Afghan War
- 1933A period of relative peace and modernization began under the rule of King Mohammed Zahir Shah
- 1964A new constitution was introduced, transforming Afghanistan into a modern democracy
- 1978The Saur Revolution led to significant social and economic reforms
- 1979Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, beginning a decade-long war
- 1989Civil war erupted following the Soviet withdrawal
- 1996Taliban seized control of Kabul, imposing strict Islamic law
- 2001The Taliban regime was overthrown, leading to the establishment of a new democratic government
- 2001US-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime
- 2004Afghanistan held its first direct presidential election in history
- 2004Opium production reached record levels, fueling corruption and insurgency
- 2005The country's first parliamentary elections in over 30 years took place
- 2008Suicide bombing at Indian Embassy in Kabul killed 58 people
- 2011The process of transferring security responsibilities from international forces to Afghan forces began
- 2014Taliban launched a major offensive, capturing several districts
- 2015ISIS established a presence in eastern Afghanistan
- 2018Afghanistan's first air corridor with India was inaugurated, boosting trade and economic ties
- 2018Severe drought affected millions, causing food insecurity and displacement
- 2021Taliban regained control of Afghanistan as US and NATO forces withdrew
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