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| − | The '''Mujahideen''' were a coalition of Islamist Afghan rebels who fought against the Soviet Union in the 1980s. They were Muslims who were supported by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States; they defeated the Soviets in the [[Soviet-Afghan War]]. | + | The '''Mujahideen''' were a coalition of Islamist Afghan rebels who fought against the Soviet Union in the 1980s. They were Muslims who were supported by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States; they defeated the Soviets in the [[Soviet-Afghan War]]. A significant amount went on to form the Taliban which harbored Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Additionally, one of the factions of the Mujahideen known as Maktab al Khidamat, was composed of Arab volunteers and led by Osama Bin Laden. |
Revision as of 23:35, January 14, 2022
The Mujahideen were a coalition of Islamist Afghan rebels who fought against the Soviet Union in the 1980s. They were Muslims who were supported by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States; they defeated the Soviets in the Soviet-Afghan War. A significant amount went on to form the Taliban which harbored Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Additionally, one of the factions of the Mujahideen known as Maktab al Khidamat, was composed of Arab volunteers and led by Osama Bin Laden.