Question

Why did the mujahedeen receive US support even though they were against some American ideals?

Answer 1

Because the Mujahideen were fighting against the common enermy of the US; the Soviet Union. Because this was the case, it wasn't hard for the US to support them and supply them with various things. Because they detested the Soviet Union so much, they were willing to side with them in this case. 

Answer 2

Answer:

• The mujahedeen were trying to overthrow the communists.

Explanation:

The leaders of the Soviet Union wound up worried that President Amin was having discourses with the United States. On December 24, 1979, the Soviet Union attacked Afghanistan. They had President Amin killed and introduced their own pioneer, President Babrak Karmal.  

The United States bolstered the Afghanistan revolts so as to attempt and oust the socialist government and to keep the spread of socialism. The United States gave the Mujahideen Stinger rockets. These empowered them to shoot down Soviet helicopters and were a noteworthy defining moment in the war.