The 2002 intervention by the United States in Afghanistan would not generally be classified as a humanitarian intervention because

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The U.S. intervention in Afghanistan was primarily justified on security grounds, with the goal of eliminating the possibility of future terrorist attacks on the United States. While the intervention did involve some efforts to improve human rights, this was not the primary focus or justification for the intervention. The fact that the intervention was not approved by the United Nations is relevant, but not the most important reason why it is not generally seen as a humanitarian intervention. The fact that U.S. troops were invited by the Afghan government is also relevant, but does not change the primary justification for the intervention.

The 2002 Intervention by the United States in Afghanistan Would