Northern alliance

The Northern Alliance was a military alliance of Afghan political and military leaders who fought against the Taliban in the 1990s. The Northern Alliance was led by Ahmad Shah Massoud, and included General Dostum, Abdul Rashid Dostum, and other prominent Afghan leaders. The Northern Alliance was able to overthrow the Taliban in 2001, but they were later sidelined by the US-led coalition.

The Northern Alliance was formed in 1996, in response to the Taliban’s rise to power. The Taliban was a Pashtun-dominated movement, and they imposed a strict interpretation of Islamic law on the Afghan people. The Northern Alliance was a multi-ethnic alliance, and it was more moderate in its views.

The Northern Alliance fought against the Taliban for several years, and they were able to control much of northern Afghanistan. However, they were unable to defeat the Taliban outright, and the war dragged on.

In 2001, the United States invaded Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks. The Northern Alliance joined the US-led coalition, and they were able to overthrow the Taliban in December of that year.

After the Taliban was overthrown, the Northern Alliance was sidelined by the US-led coalition. The United States and its allies chose to support the new Afghan government, which was led by Hamid Karzai. The Northern Alliance was unhappy with this decision, and they accused the United States of betraying them.

The Northern Alliance remains a force in Afghan politics, but they are no longer as powerful as they once were. They are a potential threat to the Taliban, but they are also divided and weakened. The future of the Northern Alliance is uncertain, but they will likely continue to play a role in Afghan politics for years to come.