Afghan Civil War

The Afghan Civil War of 1992-1996 was a period of intense conflict that took place after the collapse of the Republic of Afghanistan in 1992. The war began on April 28, 1992, when a new interim government was supposed to replace the old regime, but the Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin party led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar refused to form a coalition government and instead tried to seize Kabul. The fighting broke out between various mujahideen armies, and the war continued for several years with shifting alliances and the rise of the Taliban, a new militia supported by Pakistan and the ISI. The Taliban eventually captured Kabul and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in September 1996, marking the end of the war. The conflict resulted in significant human suffering, including a sharp decline in the population of Kabul and widespread displacement. The legacy of this period continues to shape Afghanistan's politics and society today.learn more on wikipedia