Taliban - Wikipedia
It is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, and the Taliban government is largely unrecognized by the international community. The Taliban emerged in 1994 as a …
Taliban | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 22, 2025 · Taliban, ultraconservative political and religious faction that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s following the withdrawal of Soviet troops, the collapse of …
5 things to know after 4 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan ...
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 …
Taliban | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Dec 6, 2025 · Stay on top of Taliban latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
The Taliban in Afghanistan - Council on Foreign Relations
Aug 14, 2025 · Introduction The Taliban are a predominantly Pashtun, Islamic fundamentalist group that returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after waging a twenty-year insurgency.
Afghanistan: Relentless Repression 4 Years into Taliban Rule
Aug 5, 2025 · (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, …
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 …