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 …

3 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 …

government and its security forces amid the U.S. military departure. The Taliban’s return to power comes almost 20 years after a U.S.-led military campaign deposed the group in response to its …

Dec 11, 2025 · Who are Taliban? 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 …

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. …

6 days ago · Drawing largely on the Taliban’s fanatical interpretation of Sharia law and aggressive use of fear to cement authority, the new code seeks to enforce absolute obedience to Taliban Supreme …

1 day ago · (Bangkok) – The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan in 2025 increased their repression of women and girls and enforced new regulations further curbing media freedom, Human Rights Watch …

Dec 26, 2025 · Stay on top of Taliban latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jan 26, 2026 · Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.