9/11 changed Afghanistan, but now it's back where it started
Summary
Afghanistan was the main focus of the U.S. response after the 9/11 attacks because the Taliban allowed the attackers to stay there. The war lasted over 20 years and caused many deaths, mostly among civilians. Three men who fought in this war shared their experiences in interviews.Key Facts
- Afghanistan was targeted by the U.S. after 9/11 because the Taliban protected the attackers.
- The conflict lasted more than 20 years and is called "The American War" in Afghanistan.
- Hundreds of thousands of people died during this time, most of them civilians.
- The article includes interviews with three Afghan men who fought in the war.
- Afghanistan’s situation has returned to a state similar to before 9/11, after years of war.
- The U.S. involvement significantly changed Afghanistan but did not bring lasting peace.
- The Taliban were the main group opposing U.S. forces during the conflict.
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