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Taliban's Emirate

The Taliban's Emirate refers to the government led by the Taliban, an Islamist militant group that regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. They declared themselves an Emirate, meaning a rule under a religious leader known as an Emir, emphasizing their Islamic governance based on their strict interpretation of Sharia law. This government is characterized by their authoritarian enforcement of religious practices, suppression of dissent, and limited recognition internationally. The Emirate signifies their ideological vision of an Islamic state, with leadership centralized around their spiritual and military hierarchy.