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Originally posted by EvilTree The mujahidden was composed of many groups, which Taliban was one of them which was indeed supported by US. However, Taliban only took power in Afghanistan in mid 90s IIRC after a civil war with Northern Alliance of northern Afghanistan. So US didn't directly put Taliban into power.

The US Government actually gave millions to the Taliban once they were in power though, under the guise of fighting the Herion production which was the main crop/export there.

Didn't seem to mind their repressive policies, and even had Taliban leaders visit Washington on multiple occassions.