Taliban - Wikipedia
In mid 2021, the Taliban led a major offensive in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of US troops from the country, which gave them control of over half of Afghanistan's 421 districts as of 23 …
Taliban | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
Jul 8, 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 …
The Taliban in Afghanistan - Council on Foreign Relations
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 …
Who are the Taliban? - BBC News
On 7 October 2001, a US-led military coalition launched attacks in Afghanistan: by the first week of December, the Taliban regime had collapsed. The group's then leader, Mullah Mohammad …
Where is Afghanistan Three Years into Taliban Rule?
Sep 19, 2024 · Afghanistan has a façade of domestic stability, with armed conflict decreasing since the U.S. withdrawal. But dire economic, humanitarian and human rights conditions and …
What to know 3 years into the Taliban's rule of Afghanistan | AP …
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.
UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies
Jul 7, 2025 · The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern over Afghanistan’s deteriorating humanitarian, economic and human …
Russia the first to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan
Jul 4, 2025 · The Taliban government has previously said it respects women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Afghan culture and Islamic law.
Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban ...
Jul 3, 2025 · Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.
Afghanistan after 3 years of Taliban rule: Women silenced ... - CBS News
Aug 28, 2024 · Three years later, the Taliban's return to power has allowed al Qaeda and other terrorist groups to regain a presence in the country, and deprived Afghan women and girls of …