Rick Hillier leads a multinational force of NATO nations as Canada commits to going to war in Afghanistan against the Taliban.
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What happened
Rick Hillier leads a multinational force of NATO nations as Canada commits to going to war in Afghanistan against the Taliban.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Canada deploys troops to Afghanistan, with Fraser leading NATO forces, while Bush reacts to Iraq invasion refusal.1 source
Canada commits to a renewed military presence in Afghanistan under NATO leadership.1 source
Royal Marines deployed to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban during the war, which began after 9/11.1 source
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The entities involved
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Taliban
Afghan islamist organization
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