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1998 in Afghanistan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1998.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1998

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August

20 August 1998

Al-Qaeda

Mujahid, Mohammed Omar · Mullah · Warfare / Civil War

Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug

20 August 1998

Bombing of Afghanistan

Mujahid, Mohammed Omar · Mullah · Warfare / Civil War

The US launches missiles at suspected bin Laden bases in retaliation for the bombing of embassies in Africa. Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug

September

13 September 1998

Siege of Bamian

Mujahid, Mohammed Omar · Bamian · Mullah · Warfare / Civil War

The Taliban take over the city of Bamian

13 September 1998

Taliban

Mujahid, Mohammed Omar · Bamian · Mullah · Warfare / Civil War

The Taliban take over the city of Bamian

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