Taliban movement

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

He remains wary of the Taliban movement and cautions against recognizing its power as a legitimate government, even as he encourages the United States to continue working with, and helping, the Afghan people.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2022

Before the hardline Islamist Taliban movement swept back to power a year ago, the 31-year-old served as a director of policy monitoring at the finance ministry.

From Reuters • Aug. 9, 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