Taliban - Wikipedia Since becoming a loanword in English, Taliban, besides a plural noun referring to the group, has also been used as a singular noun referring to an individual For example, John Walker Lindh has been referred to as "an American Taliban" rather than "an American Talib" in domestic media
Taliban | Definition, History, Facts | Britannica 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
5 things to know after 4 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan | AP News The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official government, and normalized ties across the region
National Counterterrorism Center | Groups - DNI The movement’s founding nucleus—the word “Taliban” is Pashto for “students”—was composed of peasant farmers and men studying Islam in Afghan and Pakistani madrasas, or religious schools The Taliban found a foothold and consolidated their strength in southern Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Are the Taliban still isolated after 4 years? - DW The fall of Kabul four years ago marked the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan The country is still in a deep humanitarian crisis, but the militants have found ways to use this to
Afghanistan: Relentless Repression 4 Years into Taliban Rule (New York) – The Taliban have deepened their repression since taking over Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, by intensifying restrictions on the rights of women and girls, detaining journalists, and
The Taliban’s three years in power and what lies ahead The Taliban has been going after the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP), an international terrorist group and a rival, with determination and effectiveness