Look back: 9/11, Osama bin Laden, and a safe haven in Afghanistan
Summary
After the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, attention focused on Osama bin Laden and his group, Al Qaeda, who were protected in Afghanistan. The country had already been suffering from over 20 years of war and was expecting possible military actions from the U.S.Key Facts
- On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States.
- Osama bin Laden led the terrorist group Al Qaeda.
- Al Qaeda was based in Afghanistan, where they had protection.
- Afghanistan had experienced more than 20 years of ongoing conflict before 9/11.
- The U.S. was expected to respond with military action in Afghanistan.
- Correspondent Allen Pizzey reported from Afghanistan shortly after the attacks.
- A charity called Hope Worldwide had to withdraw its workers from Afghanistan after 9/11.
- The story originally aired on September 16, 2001.
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