The Taliban was formed in Kandahar in September 1994 during the Second Afghan Civil War (1992–1996) under the leadership of Umar Mujahid. With the support of Pakistan, the Taliban captured Kandahar from the forces of Naqibullah Akhund in November 1994 and proceeded to seize all of southern Afghanistan by September 1995.
The Taliban was formed in Kandahar in September 1994 during the Second Afghan Civil War (1992–1996) under the leadership of Umar Mujahid. With the support of Pakistan, the Taliban captured Kandahar from the forces of Naqibullah Akhund in November 1994 and proceeded to seize all of southern Afghanistan by September 1995.
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