Taliban (Afghan Taliban)

The Taliban, also known as the Afghan Taliban, is a militant Islamist group that originated in Afghanistan in the early 1990s. They seek to establish a government based on their strict interpretation of Islamic law. The group gained control of much of Afghanistan in the mid-1990s and again after 2021, when they reclaimed power following the US and NATO withdrawal. Their rule is characterized by hardline policies, especially affecting women’s rights and civil liberties. The Taliban have been designated as a terrorist organization by many countries, and their governance has sparked significant international concern regarding stability and human rights in the region.