The _____________ were a group of Islamic holy warriors fighting against Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.

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The Mujahedeen were a group of Islamic holy warriors who fought against the Soviet Union's occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s. The Taliban and al Qaeda are both extremist groups that formed in the aftermath of the war, with the Taliban eventually taking control of Afghanistan and providing safe haven for al Qaeda. Al Tauba is not a known group in this context.

The _____________ Were a Group of Islamic Holy Warriors Fighting