The Taliban (/ ˈtælɪbæn, ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn /; Pashto: طَالِبَانْ, romanized: Tālibān, lit. 'students'), which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, [80][81][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.

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...

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

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.

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 fundame...

Mar 29, 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 is a Sunni Islamist nationalist and pro-Pashtun movement founded in the early 1990s that ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996 until October 2001. 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 ...

A closer look at where the Taliban came from, how they have evolved, how they achieved victory, and what they want today may offer a clearer view of the Taliban challenge for the international community and what we might expect next in Afghanistan and the surrounding region.

Mar 29, 2025 · The Taliban is an Islamic fundamentalist nationalist movement in Afghanistan, which has its roots in neighboring Pakistan. Since their return to power in 2021, they have expanded their crackdown...