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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On the street outside, a forest green maintenance vehicle with a poster of a young Mullah Omar — the founder of the Taliban movement — plastered on the windshield raced past.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2023

Zahid's 'Afghan Women on the Move' programme also helps refugees - many of who fled after the hardline Islamist Taliban movement swept back to power - learn driving and find jobs.

From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2022

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

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2022

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

From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022

The influx from Pakistan could initially deepen distrust between many Afghans and the Taliban movement, he conceded.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2021