What caused the formation of Al-Qaeda?

4 days ago ... Such grassroots independent groups—coalesced locally around a common agenda but subscribing to the al-Qaeda name and its broader ideology—thus meant a diffuse form of militancy, and one far more difficult to confront. read more

Al-Qaeda has its roots in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s. This invasion was seen as the West interfering in a Muslim country, and many devout (and radical) Muslims flocked to Afghanistan to help defend their Muslims brothers (among them, Osama bin Laden). read more

Al Qaeda was headquartered in the Sudan from approximately 1991 until approximately 1996 but still maintained offices in various parts of the world. In 1996, Usama Bin Laden and other members of al Qaeda relocated to Afghanistan. At all relevant times, al Qaeda was led by its emir, Usama Bin Laden. read more