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al-Qaeda was founded in the late 1980s as a backlash to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. It was started by militants such as Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Azzam. Their goal was the spread of Islam.
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Who started Al-qaeda?
Osama Bin Laden and Muhammad Atef started Al Qaeda in the 1980's in Afghanistan.
Who founed al-qaeda?
Osama Bin Laden was the founder of Al-Qaeda.
Who was the head of al-Qaeda and initiated the 911 attacks?
The head of Al Qaeda was Osama Bin Laden.
What has Al-Qaeda done?
Al-Qaeda was the head of the operation on 9/11 that destroyed the twin towers.
When did the al qaeda rise to power?
They never did.
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