The Taliban, explained
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An international organization distributed books in a far village in 1999 amidst Taliban presence, reflecting the oppressive rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan due to their strict laws and interpretations of Islam. Following the US-led coalition invasion post-9/11, efforts to rebuild Afghanistan were hindered by corruption, leading to increased violence and instability as the Taliban regrouped in Pakistan, gaining control over rural areas and threatening cities.
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- The emergence of the Taliban in 1994 brought a semblance of peace in Afghanistan due to their control over key regions and Pashtun ethnicity, but their strict rules severely impacted women's rights, leading to underground schools and harsh punishments.
- The US-led invasion of Afghanistan post-9/11 aimed to dismantle the Taliban regime, but subsequent efforts to rebuild the country were marred by corruption, fund diversion, and military actions, ultimately contributing to increased violence and instability despite initial successes.
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Recent questions
What caused the emergence of the Taliban in Afghanistan?
Ethnicity, control over regions, and peace efforts.
How did the US-led coalition respond to the 9/11 attacks?
Invasion of Afghanistan and toppling the Taliban regime.
What led to the formation of mujahideen groups in Afghanistan?
Resistance to Soviet invasion and oppressive laws.
How did the Taliban rule Afghanistan in 1999?
Imposing strict Islamic laws and tribal codes.
What challenges hindered the US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan?
Corruption, diversion of funds, and military actions.
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Taliban's Rise and Fall in Afghanistan
- In 1999, books and notebooks were distributed to a far village by an international organization, with the narrator, a woman, feeling endangered due to Taliban presence.
- The Taliban ruled Afghanistan in 1999 with oppressive laws derived from tribal codes and strict Islamic interpretations.
- The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 to support the Communist Afghan government, facing resistance from rural Afghans leading to the formation of mujahideen groups.
- The mujahideen resisted the Soviet Army, leading to a decade-long conflict resulting in many casualties and displacements.
- In 1994, the Taliban emerged in Kandahar, bringing peace and gaining support due to their Pashtun ethnicity and control over highways and opium-growing regions.
- The Taliban imposed strict rules, especially on women, banning education and work, leading to underground schools and severe punishments.
- Following the 9/11 attacks, the US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan, toppling the Taliban regime and initiating efforts to rebuild the country.
- Despite US efforts to rebuild Afghanistan, corruption, diversion of funds, and military actions led to increased violence and instability.
- The Taliban regrouped in Pakistan, recruited fighters, and employed sophisticated tactics, eventually gaining control over rural areas and threatening cities.
