How do Syria’s Islamists view culture? Unlike Taliban, they see art as ‘part of humanity’
When new rulers with jihadi roots took power in Damascus, artists, singers and dancers held their breath. They can relax, the ...
Inside the Taliban's surveillance network monitoring millions
In a crowded control centre, surrounded by dozens of TV screens, the Taliban's police force proudly shows off its ...
Afghanistan's only women-led radio station to resume operations after Taliban lifts suspension
An Afghan radio station will resume broadcasts after the Taliban lifted a suspension imposed over alleged cooperation with a ...
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The Taliban’s Struggle for Legitimacy
The limited recognition afforded to the Taliban during its first period of rule (1996-2001), followed by its swift ouster ...
U.K. Husband and Wife, Both in 70s, Are Arrested by Afghan Taliban
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested on Feb. 1, their children told U.K. news outlets. The couple had run an education ...
Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials
Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan ...
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The Fraying of the Taliban’s Counternarcotics Efforts
Tracing the ebbs and flows of Afghanistan’s narco-economy, which reflects shifting Taliban priorities and global conditions.
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Report Reveals Why State Department Thought It Was Fine To Pay The Taliban Taxpayer Money
A State Department office gave the Taliban $1.8 million through foreign aid programs and defended the payments when asked ...