Afghan War Enters its 12th Year -- Voice of America
October 7 marks the 11th anniversary of the beginning of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan.
It has lasted longer than any other war in U.S. history. More than 3,000 international coalition troops have died in the war, including 2,000 Americans. Far more Afghan civilians have died.
The war was triggered by the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Less than a month later, U.S. troops were on the ground in Afghanistan, attacking al-Qaida militants and the ruling Taliban government that hosted the terrorist organization.
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