How much area did the Taliban capture in Afghanistan?
How much area did the Taliban capture in Afghanistan?
As part of their offensive against the Ghani administration in Kabul, the Taliban have captured 267 districts of Afghanistan as of Sunday. The important northern Afghan city of Mazar-i- Sharif fell to the Taliban on Saturday, followed by the strategic city of Jalalabad a day after.
Who is controlling Afghanistan now?
The Taliban
The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan, almost 20 years after being ousted by a US-led military coalition. Emboldened by the withdrawal of US troops, they now control all key cities in the country, including Kabul.
What happened to the Taliban in Afghanistan?
The Taliban, which had continued to capture and contest territory across the country despite ongoing peace talks with the Afghan government, ramped up attacks on Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) bases and outposts and began torapidly seizemore territory. In May 2021, the U.S. militaryacceleratedthe pace of its troop withdrawal.
Why did the US go to war in Afghanistan?
A BRIEF HISTORY OF A LONG WAR On October 7, 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush launched an invasion of Afghanistan in retaliation for the 9/11 attacks. In the months that followed, U.S. and allied forces and their partners in the Northern Alliance, an Afghan faction, chased out al Qaeda and upended the Taliban regime.
Where can I learn more about the war in Afghanistan?
Learn about the War in Afghanistan and keep up with recent developments on the Center for Preventive Action’s Global Conflict Tracker. Taliban Reopen Kabul Airport in Afghanistan – Explore ‘War in Afghanistan’ on https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/war-afghanistan via @CFR_CPA`
What happened in Afghanistan in 2021?
Violence across Afghanistan continued in 2020 and 2021 as the United States increased air strikesand raidstargeting the Taliban. Meanwhile, the Taliban attacked Afghan government and Afghan security forces targets and made territorial gains. Civilian casualties across Afghanistan have remained high over the past several years.