It is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, and the Taliban government is largely unrecognized by the international community. The Taliban emerged in 1994 as a prominent faction in …

6 days ago · Taliban, ultraconservative political and religious faction that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s following the withdrawal of Soviet troops, the collapse of Afghanistan’s communist …

The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official …

Feb 27, 2026 · Introduction The Taliban are a predominantly Pashtun, Islamic fundamentalist group that returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after waging a twenty-year insurgency.

Mar 18, 2026 · A fundamentalist Islamic force, the Taliban, entered Afghanistan capital Kabul on August 15, 2021 after swiftly seizing much of the country in the past 10 days following the withdrawal of US …

4 days ago · Read CNN’s Fast Facts on the Taliban to learn about the Sunni Islamist organization operating primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The movement’s founding nucleus—the word “Taliban” is Pashto for “students”—was composed of peasant farmers and men studying Islam in Afghan and Pakistani madrasas, or religious schools. …

Mar 24, 2026 · Home World News the explainer Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war? Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe …

Mar 13, 2026 · Stay on top of Taliban latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

A closer look at where the Taliban came from, how they have evolved, how they achieved victory, and what they want today may offer a clearer view of the Taliban challenge for the international …