The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was the government of the Taliban, which captured Kabul after years of civil war following the Soviet withdrawal and the fall of the communist government. Its leader was Mullah Mohammed Omar, with the title Amir al-Mu'minin. The regime imposed a very strict interpretation of Islamic law, banning girls' education, restricting women from working and public life, outlawing music and television, and carrying out public punishments. It was recognised by only three countries, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It sheltered al-Qaeda, and in 2001 destroyed the giant Buddhas of Bamiyan. After the September 11 attacks, a US-led invasion toppled the Taliban government.
Before and after
- 9 August 1996Publication of A Game of Thrones
- 14 August 1996Construction of Johan Cruyff Arena
- 13 September 1996Death of Tupac Shakur
- 19 September 1996Founding of Arctic Council
- from 27 September 1996 to 17 December 2001Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
- October 1996Sinosauropteryx, the first feathered dinosaur, is announced
- 14 October 1996Release of KDE
- from 24 October 1996 to 16 May 1997First Congo War
- 1 November 1996Launch of Al Jazeera
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The era
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