Question

The mujahideen where fighters in Afghanistan who

Answer 1

Mujahideen forces caused serious casualties to the Soviet forces, and made the war very costly for the Soviet Union. In 1989 the Soviet Union withdrew its forces fromAfghanistan.

Answer 2

Arising around the 1970s, the mujahideen were Afghan fighters who sought to protect their lands against the Soviet invasion.  

Formed by a majority of Sunni Muslims and ethnic populations, the mujahideen started forming local troops that increased their power, fighting against the Soviet forces, who were forced to retreat in 1989.