The Taliban , [a] which also refers to itself by its state name, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, [79][80][b] is an Afghan political and militant movement with an ideology comprising elements of the Deobandi movement of Islamic fundamentalism and Pashtun nationalism. [8][9][83][84][85] It ruled approximately 90% of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, before it was overthrown by an American invasion after the September 11 attacks carried out by the Taliban 's ally al-Qaeda. Following a 20-year ... The Afghan capital city, Kabul, has been taken over by the Taliban . But why is this happening and who are the Taliban ? Read our guide to find out about the situation in Afghanistan. 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 regime, and the subsequent breakdown in civil order. Learn more about the Taliban in this article. 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 following the withdrawal of US troops. Here is a quick rundown of Taliban history, its ideology, and other facts.
