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In the 1960s, King Mohammed Zahir Shah opened up Afghanistan to the world. The city of Kabul looked like a European capital and the country was a destination for hippies in search of drugs and adventures. But Afghanistan was divided between the westernized elite and the majority population that was both traditional and poor. When communists seized power in 1978, a never-ending war began.
After 9/11, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. Many Afghans hoped for peace and democracy.
While fighting in Afghanistan turned into a civil war, the Taliban emerged triumphantly.
In 1979, the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. "Soviet Vietnam" began after a call for Jihad.
