9. The most recent phase of the conflict started in October 2001, when as a response to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States of America, an international coalition led by the United States invaded Afghanistan and ousted the Taliban regime with the help of the Northern Alliance.
9. The most recent phase of the conflict started in October 2001, when as a response to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States of America, an international coalition led by the United States invaded Afghanistan and ousted the Taliban regime with the help of the Northern Alliance.