Which Afghan government was removed from power during the U.S.-led invasion in 2001?
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Correct answer: The Taliban
The Taliban controlled much of Afghanistan before the U.S.-led invasion. It was removed from national power in late 2001, although it later regrouped as an insurgency.
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