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 prominent faction in …
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 Afghanistan’s communist …
5 things to know after 4 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan ...
Aug 15, 2025 · 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 rule in Afghanistan: Key moments and turning points
Aug 15, 2025 · A timeline of Afghanistan’s major events since the Taliban regained control in August 2021, from the fall of Kabul and restrictions on women’s rights to international diplomacy, terrorist …
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.
After 4 years of repressive Taliban rule, Afghans are ...
Aug 14, 2025 · As the last US and NATO troops departed the country, the Taliban swept back into power and the Afghan people braced for an uncertain future.
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, detaining …