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The Taliban ("Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement") ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. They came to power after Afghanistan's long civil war. Although they managed to hold 90% of the country's territory, their policies -including their treatment of women and support of terrorists- kept them apart from the world community. The Taliban was ousted from power in December 2001 by the US military and Afghani opposition forces in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the US
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