Taliban movement

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1. A body of Islamic fundamentalist students who rose to power in 1996 in Afghanistan. By 1998, the Taliban controlled about ninety percent of the country and imposed harsh Islamic law, including strict codes of behavior. In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the United States attacked the Taliban, which was believed to be harboring terrorists, in particular, Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. (See terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism.)

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Taliban movement

"It's very important to engage with the Taliban movement as a whole, that includes ... Kandahar, and also with Taliban at the provincial levels," he said.

From Reuters ● Jan. 25, 2023

It's a challenge throughout the Taliban movement, as the group transitions from insurgents to rulers.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2022

Sirajuddin Haqqani has also served as the first deputy leader of the Taliban movement since 2016.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

“The Taliban movement needs a reform,” said Farhadi.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022

The seminary’s alumni founded the Taliban movement and ruled Afghanistan in the 1990s.

From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2021