The Taliban (/ ˈtælɪbæn, ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn /; Pashto: طَالِبَانْ, romanized: Tālibān, lit. 'students'), which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, [82][83][a] is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology comprising elements of Pashtun nationalism and the Deobandi movement of Islamic fundamentalis...

6 days ago · Taliban, ultraconservative political and religious faction that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s following the withdrawal of Soviet troops, the collapse of Afghanistan’s communist regime, and the subsequent breakdown in civil order.

Jan 19, 2023 · The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services.

Aug 16, 2021 · Formed in 1994, the Taliban were made up of former Afghan resistance fighters, known collectively as mujahedeen, who fought the invading Soviet forces in the 1980s. They aimed to impose their...

Oct 1, 2010 · The Taliban, or "students" in the Pashto language, emerged in the early 1990s in northern Pakistan following the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

Aug 14, 2024 · The Taliban have ruled Afghanistan for 3 years. Take a look at their transition from insurgency to authority as they strive for legitimacy.

The Taliban (/ ˈtælɪbæn, ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn /; Pashto: طَالِبَانْ, romanized: ṭālibān, lit. 'students'), which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, [1][2] is an Afghan militant movement, that governs Afghanistan, with an ideology comprising elements of Pashtun nationalism and the Deobandi movement of Islamic funda...

3 days ago · A Taliban ambassador on Monday warned the new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making threats after saying he would place bounties on Afghanistan’s rulers for their continued detention of U.S. nationals. A prisoner swap between the U.S. and Afghanistan last week freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure, Khan Muhammad.

Aug 11, 2022 · Here is a look at the origin of the Taliban; how they managed to take over Afghanistan not once, but twice; what they did when they first took control and how they have ruled since seizing power...

Dec 24, 2024 · The Taliban went from district to district, using elders to encourage the Afghan Army to lay down its arms. It was not much of a negotiation. Thanks to the militias, the Taliban were stronger than ...